Eddy Jackson MBE

Drowning - A Metaphor For Life

One of my earliest memories was nearly drowning. A big hand pulled me clear of the sea. If you know Hayling Island, it was at low water in the channel between the beach and the offshore sandbar.

I have gone under several more times, both literally and metaphorically. What do I mean...that's for you to work out using your imagination?

Let's see if these poems help the process.

V1

Suffocating soul, lost in despair
Sinking fast, in depths unknown
Drenched in darkness, feeling alone
Heartbeat slowing, a muted tone

Oxygen scarce, a desperate plea
Silent whispers, echoing plea
Grasping for life, a fading decree

Drowning in waves, a battle fought
Frantic struggles, lessons taught
In the abyss, salvation sought

Lungs aching, a final sigh
Thoughts fleeting, as time slips by
Water's embrace, the end is nigh

But wait, a beacon in the night
A glimmer of hope, shining bright
A helping hand, reaching out in sight

A lifeline extended, a second chance
A ray of hope, a healing dance
The drowning fear, now in advance

With strength regained, a new lease on life
The drowning, a battle won in strife
Emerging from darkness, into vibrant light

The fear of drowning, a metaphor profound
For life's challenges, when hope seems drowned
Hold on, reach out, and a way will be found

V2

Suffocating soul, lost in despair

Sinking fast, in depths unknown

Drenched in darkness, feeling alone

Heartbeat slowing, a muted tone

Oxygen scarce, a desperate plea

Silent whispers, echoing plea

Grasping for life, a fading decree

Drowning in waves, a battle fought

Frantic struggles, lessons taught

In the abyss, salvation sought

Lungs aching, a final sigh

Thoughts fleeting, as time slips by

Water's embrace, the end is nigh

But wait, a beacon in the night

A glimmer of hope, shining bright

A helping hand, reaching out in sight

A lifeline extended, a second chance

A ray of hope, a healing dance

The drowning fear, now in advance

With strength regained, a new lease on life

The drowning, a battle won in strife

Emerging from darkness, into vibrant light

The fear of drowning, a metaphor profound

For life's challenges, when hope seems drowned

Hold on, reach out, and a way will be found

A Metaphor For Life -Drowning