I initially didn't want to take part in this but as I read so many interesting entries, I couldn't help but be inspired...I don't know if I have the right premise of "being marooned on a desert island" but I hope I'm not too far off with this poem....
Sea of Mercy PPP
The sea had shown me mercy
Yes, POOR PATHETIC me
Who felt that life was worthless
POINTLESS, empty
Though I had people 'round me
I was drowning in misery
A prisoner in my own island
where no one could reach me
But the good sea showed me mercy
instead of punishing me
when I tried to end my PALTRY life
quite painfully
You see not knowing how to swim
I was certain I would drown
But to ensure I would not survive
I sewed stones into my gown
I chose the highest bridge in town
and when darkness came to call
made sure that no one was around
to stop me from my fall
I whispered my last prayer
Oh please please end it now
Scared to death, took one last breath
and made my plunge somehow
The fall felt like forever
like a slow-motion dream
When my body hit the water
I heard my soul scream
I don’t remember much else
And still can’t fathom how
I woke up in the seashore
Feeling PEACEFUL as a dove
One thing I learned from this mistake
If it isn’t your time
you’re POWERLESS to change your fate
because, guess what? you will survive!
© 2011 Sonya Florentino
photo by Alesha Joy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsadventure/5066380043/
I like this twist on the theme of being marooned :)
Another Wow! from me Sonya. I was enthralled the whole way through and the "P" words in capitals are so effective. I love the picture too!
Wow !! Sonya, this is one of my very favorite entries. Amazing work! Good luck my friend.
Nice one!
different take but i really like this
I like the message in this Sonetta, good entry, good luck!...Maggie
A wonderful new take on the desert island theme Sonya! :) kath xxx
nicely done and remarkable poem for the competition
An absolutely new twist to the Desert Island Poem Contest...great work Sonya...
Powerful message in this verse Sonya - - a fine entry in the triple P challenge.
beautiful a tale had me taken up with what next for a bit, true sign of a good poem!! Cat
Wonderful.. Strong entry for sure! I give 10 out of 10... :-)
Nice entry, Sonya...verses smooth and sweet...i liked the symbolism you employ to picture the plight of remaining marooned- in life...a speaking image you have imported too
A lyrical treasure of poetic bliss...just beautiful ! Your prayers reached heaven... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Powerful, poignant and perceptive... a poem that engages the mind and touches the heart. :)