Like a Fish Out of Water...

By ToxicLove

She sits facing the corner; she’s trapped
A wall to her right, a wall to her left and
Behind her hurt, pain and deception
Nowhere to go
No place to hide
So she climbs inside herself
Seeking protection

She is here
Lost and alone
Drowning in the tears that stain her face
Her heart aches
She struggles to breathe
Every bone broken from this fall from Grace

Eyes that stare into the soul, burning through the heart
Ashes falling through her fingers, land on tainted soil
She sees that picket fence, and yearns to burn it down
Darkness falls and she surrenders to the night
Hanging, twisted, tangled in chains
Her body aches from years gone by
Yet thrives for the days still to come around

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Published on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

Comments on "Like a Fish Out of Water..."

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Jonas Robinson (867) wrote:

I like the metaphor of a fish out of water. I also like the symbolic imagery in this one. :)
On Monday, June 23, 2014, soul_versing (883) wrote:

I completely fell in love with you through your words; especially, your bio and I'm so glad you had login. You're truly something greatâ™¥ -TG
On Saturday, June 12, 2010, Gray Vision (425) wrote:

"Drrowning in the tears that stain her face" a sad but beautiful line. Great write and thank you for sharing.
A former member wrote: That's a fantastic piece.
On Monday, July 28, 2008, carlosjackal (3016) wrote:

Darks days and nights of the soul, desperately seeking the start of a better future that doesn't hinge on climbing the social ladder. Bleedingly honest and very good piece. P.S. And a very late, Welcome To DP from myself :) -Carl
A former member wrote: welcome! well worded flow, damn good post!
On Friday, June 6, 2008, Sketso (435) wrote:

Deadened by hope... well spoken, and welcome to DP!
On Friday, June 6, 2008, Rebel tiGer King (258) wrote:

Very nice, great first post, welcome to Dp -symph-
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, NikesRain (1298) wrote:

tangible and heavily weighted work... yet the ending line holds something lighter... a determination... hope... well done and welcome to dp
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, RubyXero (484) wrote:

powerful, vivid write. especially enjoyed the last stanza. welcome.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, AdrianJ (34) wrote:

The pain and suffering is palpable and vivid - and yet when I think that she is ending her life - she is surviving through painful effort. Beautiful.
A former member wrote: well done. ~ hdb.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, saturatedloneliness6 (7) wrote:

i like this one. its very heart-felt and a lot of people can identify with it. well put, darling mommy.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, Dancing_Monkey (1246) wrote:

Wellcome to DP.