In the Shallows
No
promise
is ever
unbreakable
hollow words echoed
cutting deep as a knife
I struggled against darkness
haunting voices of the afreet
inner demons taunting, pushing me
beyond the rocky shore, torn and tattered
I was drowning in the shallows of life
angry clouds parted as the storm ebbed
on my knees, I crawled to the light
spilling warmth on my cold skin
your spirit touching mine
I had found new faith
you healed my heart
held me safe
in your
arms
Colleen Keller Breuning © 2021
May 21, 2021
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 10.14 Topic: No Promises
Hard Bonus (2 points): Quote Denzel Washington (“I had faith.”)
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Use the word “afreet” (Per Merriam-Webster: a powerful evil jinni, demon, or monstrous giant in Arabic mythology)
Secret Bonus Guesses:
- Pied Piper
- Kitten/cat charmer
- Stray cat strut
- Flute player
- Childhood buddies
- Street music
- Serenade on the stoop
- Singing for your supper
- Music to my ears
- Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle
Topic: Irene Pic: Lika
Colleen Keller Breuning 