Missing you comes in waves,
like naseau.
You were expecting something about the sea,
weren’t you – but we were nothing like the cresting of saltwater
or the calls of seagulls, lush and exciting.
We were more of a sickness.
Slow, malignant
but if you like the sea metaphor better
we can call it seasickness.
And if it’s seasickness I’m standing on the deck of a ship
staring out into the space where sea and sky meet
and melt –
which sends me lurching forward to vomit over the side,
violent and swaying.
And as my legs shake and my throat closes
and my lips spasm and my chest burns
I miss you.
Gasp, breathe.
I miss you.
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Oh Natalie, this is achingly brilliant! The sea reference is ludicrous in relation to the heart of this piece, and yet – it works so perfectly!
Thank you! I’m glad it resonates with you, in its quirky sort of way 😉
it’s interesting how the poem directly addresses a person who is causing the writer so much pain. anger and hurt to the point of vomiting. strong stuff because of such strong images that show what is being felt.
Yes, I wanted to bring the pain to life in such a way that my reader would feel it burning in their throat. Thank you for seeing to the heart of this.
Brings out old pains of love…Oh emotions are brought forth..Lovely poem Natalie..
I’m so glad this evoked something in you. Thanks for reading ❤
I love they way you accommodated to his/her thoughts in this….but you really kept it your own in the end. Lots of wonderful imagery too.
Happy New Year to one of my favourite poets! 🙂
I don’t know if I’ve ever been a favorite poet before 🙂 What an absolute honor. Thank you so much, and Happy New Year to one of my favorite readers!
i need some tissue papers here. MIND-BLOWN.
Wow, thank you!
your welcome.
I really enjoyed reading this! thank you for sharing this 😊
It was my pleasure! 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I think this is absolutely breathtaking. The way you crafted your words in this piece makes the reader deeply feel every word, with an overbearing amount of emotion. you are so talented and it would mean so much if you could take the time to stop by and read some things from my blog.
Thank you! And I’ll definitely stop by your blog. May I have a link?
https://derangedpoetblog.wordpress.com
This is beautifully written. The way you depict your feelings into words, is lovely. I look up to people, like you, who are such amazing writers. Please look at my blog and if you could give me some advice. It would mean a lot to me. Keep doing what you’re doing!