The Tide

[Bengal7367]

We thought we were safe. Playing in the ocean.

Splashing.

Swimming.

Shouting.

We thought we had the whole world. That we had all the time that we needed.

Time was a lie.

Time was a commodity.

Time was short.

Then the Tide rolled in. Ripping away everything in it's path, and dragging it out to sea.

Thrashing.

Tearing.

Taking.

Everything I thought I knew has been turned upside down.

Learning.

Loving.

Losing.

Where are you now? You told me you'd save me.

Promises are forever.

Promises are false.

Promises are broken.

What do I do with these pieces you've left behind? How do I fix this?

Worrying.

Wondering.

Waiting.

You gave us a legacy to follow. Can I live up to it? Can any of us?

Following your path.

Following your fears.

Following your death.

Now the tide is taking me too.

Alone.

Alone.

Alone.

 

 

 

Alone.

She is the Tide.

The Tide is unfeeling.

The Tide is indiscriminate.

The Tide is taking me.