Final Bliss

A Poem by CGrant

The waves brush through my prints

I left them behind, since

I took my dive into the deep ocean, which

Embraces me in a rolling pitch

I swam out as far as the eye could see

Rested and tried to breath, the sea

Pushed into me chokingly, then

I could breathe again

I looked at the blue air with a smile

Brought my wet hands to my face, awhile

I sat there and pondered a bit, a tear

Paused for a moment in fear

It was too late to reach the land

This is what I wanted, a hand

Found mine and began to pull, I knew

The water would begin to push through

I did not struggle and there was no fear

I floated down in solemn peace, near

The end I found truth and sighed, this

Is goodbye and it was perfect bliss

© 2012 CGrant

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. extremely intricate and vivid imagery ... your description has depth ... and you do justice to the image of the sea with great skill and attention ... while conveying the acceptance of death rather than the notion of struggling with it (as has been beautifully expressed by the previous commentator) ... my favourite line is ... "I looked at the blue air with a smile" ... i habitually do that these days when the air is blue and hope to be able to do that when death pays me a visit ... beautiful poetry ...

Posted 11 Years Ago

11 Years Ago

You have been too kind. Thank you for your glowing comment:)

11 Years Ago

. you're very welcome :) ...

Nicole

this piece has a sort of haunting spirit to it. it's very emotional, and extraordinarily captivating. i love the ending, the way you describe the drowning. death is often seen as the last great battle, something to be feared, but you make it sound so calm. it's quiet. that's what makes the biggest impact on me. essentially, you're writing about death, but the piece is so quiet. there is no lurid fighting and running, it's all so very still. it's very natural. it breaks the mold, and i really like that.