i walk
by the ocean
that holds
stories
i have not yet
read
about me;
the sand
beneath my feet
holds memories
i can’t remember
about who i once was,
and it kills me,
but i often wonder
if it would make a difference
knowing;
my mind escapes me
and i am soon lost,
in the middle of the ocean
waiting
to
be
rescued
cause the waves are crashing,
sharks are circling ’round,
darkness is closing in,
and i feel stuck,
and i wonder why,
why am i here?
what could i have done
to avoid this?
i want to become one
with the ocean-
to be strong,
unstoppable,
fearless,
and to allow my fears
to pass through me,
not allowing it
to destroy me;
i will not wait for the chaos
to become quiet,
for the fear to leave
me alone;
no,
i will fight now
for my life
with all i got
cause i am still a warrior
no matter how wounded
i become
from the battle
to be alive,
myself,
and free.
~ Bethany Anne