::Drowning Again::
I wrote this in March. I had no intention to share it, but then I decided someone may need it. If you want the mood of this short piece, listen to DIVING BELL by STARSET.
how dark the waters that rise above me
shifting, churning
waves hitting me like a slap in the face
heart bruised more than anything
my mind a deep cave
where my thoughts take a turn
bending, twisting
cold
unforgiving
yet...familiar
and not at all safe
drowning below the merciless waves
depression, anxiety
betrayal
loss
numbness encompasses me
and all at once
my thoughts turn dark again
and all at once, I'm alone
I try to swim
but can't seem to break the surface
drowning in my own despair
hating myself all the more
praying fiercely
feeling as though my words go unheard
And then there is light
and air
breathe
inhale
exhale
repeat
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ReplyDeletei love you
so much
you are beautiful
you are loved
don't ever forget that <3
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DeleteI love you too
more than words describe
you are AMAZING
and you are beautiful
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Beautiful!
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DeleteWow i'm in love with this! You are so amazing and so loved Brooke <3<3<3
ReplyDeleteThank you!! You are loved and so so kind and wonderful!! <3
DeleteThis was amazing, Brooke. You managed to seriously capture the way (emotionally)drowning feels - thank you for sharing this <3.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! <3 <3
DeleteI wrote a similar poem a few months ago (I’ll send it to you on Twitter😘). But this is so beautiful. I love it. I love you. <3<3<3 Also, Diving Bell is beautiful, I’m listening to it now. I really need to listen to them more...
ReplyDelete<3 <3 <3 Thank you. It's beautiful!
DeleteYessssss <3
That was beautiful! And the ending. I love the light and hope. It was perfect. <3
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This really hit me in the heart. Beautiful piece <3
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