Poems from Elle's perspective

#Support

Tidal waves of emotions
totter far above me, a threat
that keeps me tense and
drained, in a constant fret.
Temper frayed, mouth turned down,
shoulders drooping under a weight
that weakens my knees, sets
my legs trembling; can't stand straight.

The wave breaks, a thundering torrent
that batters me, a force
I fear will beat the breath from my body
even as I scream myself hoarse.

As I stand there, bruised but upright,
knees weak but feet set in place,
I look up to find it is not my strength
that saved me, but your embrace.

When life overwhelms me - tears,
drama, chaos - and my energy's gone,
you're always there to hold me up,
provide support, there for me to count on.


Free verse with ABCB rhyme scheme. Written 23 August 2016.

Honourable mention in "Write from the Heart - closed"  (August 2016)