The Drowning
high above the rocky shores
where a dead man rides the waves
bows his head into the surf
in deference to the tides
red sun glitters as it dips
soaking rays of death
watching the ocean threaten
to dispatch its latest victim
holding you by the throat
as you thrashed like a champion bull
did the salt taste sweet
in your last moments of life?
now I watch above the shore
as your bloated hull lies buoyed
just another moment here
then I'll walk away.
Published by Jillian McCoy
I'm a freelance writer and college student based in Philadelphia. Though I'll write just about anything as a "pen for hire," I specialize in short-form content written for the web. Some of my favorite subj... View profile
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Post a CommentExcellent, - Kent
:)! rcj
Very vivid imagery.
A dark subject that you expressed wonderfully and thoughtfully. Not an easy task.
very clever writing