sunrays fading

it seems the closer you fall to the ground
the faster the earth pulls you in
with it's arms of salty ocean water
sea spray dances on the wind
breathe in
the sand is holding on to you 
breathe out
the sun is letting go
theres a song erie playing
the whales are calling while your day dreaming 
a few clouds drift across your vision
as the breath of the world fills you
the thrum of your heart beat
as your feet pound the ground 
the last few flngers of light
reaching upwards
before sinking below the horizon 
the wind stiring up the soul inside you
as the seagulls say their good nights

 

Inkpaw

VT

17 years old

More by Inkpaw

  • The Boxes In The Corner

    Looming over your shoulders

    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

    Of an idea too scared to ponder

     

    Every moment that hurt

    Each minute that lingered longer

  • Inadequacy


    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


    I’m a child 
    Pretending that I’m numb 
    To escape the overwhelming feelings 

  • Paper Frogs

    Why

    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker