A Sonnet of Drowning
Blue water spun around as I stared up
as if the foam and sky did duel that day
only to lose when darkness drank their cup
while in my limbs all fight did drift away.
I did not think of death as I sank down
Instead my thoughts took in this stunning view
-- a noisy blue glass swirl bereft of sound
that dimmed too fast as beauties often do.
A shadow passed before my mind did fade
and I reached out to waken in the light
My father's foot had cast a saving shade
For I -- though gone -- held it with sleeper's might.
Years pass and now I drown this time in fears.
They captivate, but God is no less near.
+ By John Rieping
as if the foam and sky did duel that day
only to lose when darkness drank their cup
while in my limbs all fight did drift away.
I did not think of death as I sank down
Instead my thoughts took in this stunning view
-- a noisy blue glass swirl bereft of sound
that dimmed too fast as beauties often do.
A shadow passed before my mind did fade
and I reached out to waken in the light
My father's foot had cast a saving shade
For I -- though gone -- held it with sleeper's might.
Years pass and now I drown this time in fears.
They captivate, but God is no less near.
+ By John Rieping
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