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Posted by Atticus on October 26, 2005, at 11:35:01
Salt tides
In her eyes,
That sink
And then rise,
Just hint at
The currents below,
The swirls
Advertise
What that
All implies,
That her sighs echo
An undertow’s flow.Why she
Acts surprised
Her lie’s
Been compromised,
I don’t suppose
I’ll ever know,
But while she
Still denies
She’s drowning
Out cries,
The sinking of
Atlantis shows.The mermaids
All imply
That she once
Caressed skies,
But pearl towers
To the bottom go,
And as hard
As I try
To halt her
City’s slide,
I see bubbles
That tell me “No.”Come back
To my side,
Sweet Elissa,
Don’t hide
Your hurt where
Sharp coral grows,
Don’t sever
Our ties
For fear
I’ll capsize,
I too have felt
Hurricanes blow.
Posted by sal0805 on November 2, 2005, at 12:57:06
In reply to Salt Tides in Her Eyes, posted by Atticus on October 26, 2005, at 11:35:01
Oh my!! It is as if you wrote about me.
I'm speechless
Sabrina
Posted by Atticus on November 3, 2005, at 12:45:48
In reply to Re: Salt Tides in Her Eyes » Atticus, posted by sal0805 on November 2, 2005, at 12:57:06
Hullo, Sabrina!
This poem was inspired by the topic that I have the most difficult time addressing: the disintegration of my marriage due to my bipolar disorder and my former wife's meltdown while trying to cope with its effects. But ultimately, you needn't concern yourself with that. It could just as well be about anyone I care about. I write my poems to make my feelings accessible to anybody, and to raise the unspoken question: "Can anyone out there identify with this?" I'm pleased that you can, that I was able to make some sort of connection. Knowing that I'm not alone in many of the painful life experiences that bp disorder has brought my way makes me feel a bit less isolated. Ta. Atticus
Posted by sal0805 on November 3, 2005, at 15:08:40
In reply to Re: Salt Tides in Her Eyes » sal0805, posted by Atticus on November 3, 2005, at 12:45:48
Have more to say - will get back to you.
Love Sabrina
Posted by sal0805 on November 4, 2005, at 11:27:11
In reply to Re: Salt Tides in Her Eyes » sal0805, posted by Atticus on November 3, 2005, at 12:45:48
Hi Atticus
I was really moved by this and read the poem again but through a ‘different’ set of eyes. I will not say that I am sorry that you are experiencing difficulties for I don’t think you want me to be (except that I am!), so I will say that I admire that you are able to share your feelings with others through your wonderful talent and that it eases the feeling of isolation a little.
Your poems certainly resonate loudly with me, even though there has been a poem or three that is intellectually way over my head :)
Sabrina
PS - I had so much to say last night - the words have deserted me, even if the thoughts are crowded.
Posted by Atticus on November 4, 2005, at 14:50:36
In reply to Re: Salt Tides in Her Eyes » Atticus, posted by sal0805 on November 3, 2005, at 15:08:40
Right, then. I'll be about. Talk to you soon. Ta. Atticus
Posted by Atticus on November 4, 2005, at 14:55:57
In reply to Atticus, posted by sal0805 on November 4, 2005, at 11:27:11
I know the feeling, luv. Brain revving too high to keep the thoughts in an organized queue -- or even a disorganized one. To me, it always feels a bit like the Three Stooges are performing in my head -- all trying to squeeze throught the same narrow door frame at once and getting bloody well stuck in the process. Let the thoughts come when they come. No rush and no worries. Ta. Atticus
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