Saturday, September 17, 2022

The Imitation Pearl

 

While I navigated between the jagged rocks

my ship questioned my every move

through her moans, creaks and anguished cracks.

Minor tears in her sails were growing quickly

into shredded rips, with much needed wind

now escaping through loud and annoying flutters.

My self-preservation was buckling at the knees,

blistered hands pleading for a rest.

Even I began to question my resolve, glancing

at the closeness of the rocks –

when suddenly the mighty ship stopped,

the metal safety bar lifted from our laps

and we exited to our left.

 



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