expression.

when the boat is lost at sea

the waves toss so relentlessly

the compass spins out of control

and endless storms all take their toll

the sea is written as smooth as day

a window pane of salty spray

the waves now words, black and white

they tower less with this new sight.

when the cracks begin to show

the pen seems too know just where to go

the weight on your chest is far too much

but a breath on a page is a reassured touch

writing helps me find myself

when peace seems on the highest shelf

out of reach, but still so near

I felt so far, I feel no fear

though writing may not heal all things

it helps express, like bows and strings

a melody inside your head

made my me, and by you, read.

And so I write my feelings here

and now my heart is always near

It’s not for you, it is for me

the doors were locked, but here’s the key.

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And now for random prose appreciation:

THIS IS MY 100th PROSE ENTRY! YAY!!! GO ME! I have had prose for almost two months now, and I guess I would just like to say thank you? to prose? Yes, thank you, Prose. It was introduced to me by a few wonderful friends I have, and to be honest it has helped me so much. These last few months have been super hard for me, and usually I would just sit by myself and wallow in pity for days without telling anyone, but now I can wallow in pity and make you all listen! Heh heh... Well, actually, in all seriousness, I think it has really helped me to be able to express my worries to this wonderful community. Really, it helps so much to be able to get things off of my chest (Hence why I am writing this for this particular challenge). A few weeks ago someone told me that when they read my writing on prose it wasn’t really like talking to the real me. I am not totally sure what they meant by that, but I think that is why prose is really great. I think most things, if not everything I have posted, are about me and my personal life. Some things on here I have wanted to tell people for ages but haven’t been able to find the words. I still like to be very vague about it all because that way people can sort of leave it up for interpretation, but there is stories behind my posts. Getting that out, telling people, has been such an immense relief for me. Soooo thank you prose, for helping me find my voice, and thank you prose, for helping me find myself. This is an amazing website. :)

Love you all!!!