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Sep 23
poem 4 comments
hmseymour

future as an ocean wave

the future is scary.
it is as if everything is hitting me
all at once.
like a crisp ocean wave
that knocks my body 
into the frigid salt water.
sound emits from my ears
as my head hits.
my eyes sting,
and my lungs burn,
and i can’t escape.
i reach for air,
and my hands come up empty,
but finally,
my body emerges.
i take a deep breath,
and i’m the happiest i’ve ever been.
 
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Posted: 09.23.18
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  1. ShanRippWriting
    Sep 24, 2018

    I love the metaphor in this poem. You capture the scariness of the future in a relatable way that's not overdone. Great job, Shannon :)

    Shannon Ripp

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  1. hmseymour
    Sep 24, 2018

    thank you!!

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  1. BloodMoon825
    Oct 02, 2018

    I agree. This metaphor captures your thoughts in a brilliant way, and very accurately. I love every detail of this!
    Thanks for sharing!

    "I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it."
    - Voltaire

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  1. hmseymour
    Oct 02, 2018

    thank you so much!

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