Boat Upon A Bay

The gaping maw

Of days forgone

Overtake the frame,

But as I gaze

At future days

I see my purpose named.

Glistening blue

A gentle hue

Is all my eye can see.

Expanse, delight

The soft sweet light

Invite what I can be.

Courageous! Strong!

Virtues belong

To who I will become.

For the now, the Mount,

I’m getting out!

From underneath it’s thumb.

Remembrance of

The things I’ve done

A dark oppressive cloud.

When I’m alone

Shadows encroach,

I think I see them now.

Unceasing fall

They swiftly crawl

In corners of my sight.

It’s over fast

I own at last,

Futile was the fight.

Certain hope,

The ship that floats,

I know was just a wish.

Still, the brilliant sun

The untethered run

Lingers like a kiss.

Impending past

Has won at last,

Light falls up and away.

Pitch black cold

Penetrates bone.

Empty boat upon the bay.