Lost at Sea

For Prompts and Reviews

Deep and resonant crying
Calling out forlornly
into unfamiliar
ocean depths.

The eerie echo of my voice
sounding through the sea.

Seeking solace in the familiar
But naught familiar here.

Lost at Sea.

Strange waterscapes passing by
my massive form.

Gliding easily, powerfully through
unrecognizable ocean currents.

Calling, calling, calling.

Searching Endlessly.

Rising to breathe from Earth's sweet air.
To take in the brief moment of transition
from water to air and back.

Rolling over the surface,
my tail a flag of despair,
my dive into deep crevasse,
Desperate.  Lost.  Alone.

Searching, searching for my home.

Author's Note

A write from the POV of a whale Lost at Sea.

Reviews

[Kiri Nells]

Not your ususal kind of poem. Although, things may have changed in the week I was gone. lol
Well done once again, Judy.
Great write :)

[Ben Taylor]

This is done wonderfully :)
"my tail a flag of despair"
Excellent comparison there--this deserved to be featured.
I love your writing :)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I read your piece and then read the author's note..........LOL! I did not cheat. I pictured a whale. You did a great job with this one Judy

[John Patrick Robbins AK..]

Ive been lost many times usally cause im drunk.
Ive been lost in thought,lost in emotion ,lost in space danger danger dam you Star Wars

really great write my friend sorry for my insane comments but hey
would you expect any less from Gonzo?
Stay Crazy

[Revolutionary]

I once sat on sunset cliffs in San Diego and watched a whale surface right under a kyaker.He slid down the side of it and tipped.He swam with all his might to get a way.The whale sunk back into the water and vanished.
Your poem made me remember that day.Beautifully writen and textured.
Desperate lost alone.I hope he find sa home>

[Samuel Dickens]

Whales are magnificent creatures and their well-being concerns me. Your poem is sensitive and sad.

[Lourisa]

A wonderful, descriptive poem full of emotion. "Lost" so vividly penned. Well done!

[FJ Davis]

I pity everyone whose tail is "a flag of despair."
With your vivid and artful depiction, Judy, you created a realism here that is genuinely surprising--almost shocking.
I congratulate you.

[Richielee]

I felt i was swimming with the fishes, and I can't even swim in reality : )

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Judy you are amazing my friend.