A Knight in the Night...My Last Write
~~So I arrived here at 11pm in wind and driving rain
I removed my shoes to embrace the wet sand
The waves so lively and the tide just rolls on in
I sat myself down at the breaking edge
The severe cold gave a strange comfort
My plan...was to sit and wait to be taken
My tears were as huge as the ocean I faced
A man walked by with his dog for a friend
'Are you okay' he simply said
'Yes' I said 'thank you for asking' was my entire reply
I was waist deep in waves with a spray catching my breath
I cried, I was froze, I welcomed my end
It was there...in my reach, if I were to remain brave
A uniform approached and stood on the shore
He shouted above the noise for me to stand and walk back
I felt he cared and turned my head
He beckoned me back with a held out hand
I could not see his face
I stretched my legs, so cold, so stiff
The journey back more painful than the start
I arrived back on the beach a broken soul
He held my hand to steady my retreat
We sat on a bench for a while
We talked like friends about trouble
He escorted me home and came in for coffee
I would like to say 'Thank you' to that uniformed man
Comments
Oh love, i hope this was an inspired write an not of actual events, but even more so glad the uniformed man with the loving hand was there in the end, to save The aching heart from the rising tide, i thank this man to , for his heart open wide. Xoxo
Oh I would like to say it was inspired but sadly not...... The community policeman helped me through. It was dark in every way. I keep smiling and writing about real life for I know no other place.. Time may show me a different path.