Bon Voyage

by Larry Chamberlin   Nov 8, 2014


The freighter cruises toward
a beautiful sunset,
although no one shares
the foredeck with me.

I've heard time
changes everything
but why should it?
The key to my heart
disolved into the sea
with her ashes.

Twilight will eclipse
all my tomorrows;
my soul-partner
has melted away-
she dances in clouds
of silt in the the water.

Through my broken eyes
you might catch glimpses
of a stranger, staring from
a corner of my soul;
it is what's left of this man,
condemned to go on alone.

This will be our final voyage
as I seek reunion
with my beloved.

They shall say about me:
"he is not dead,
he just floated away
somewhere."

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  • 9 years ago

    by Sunshine

    I have goosebumps :( !
    You did so well writing this poem, I almost got stuck inside my thoughts, it has sad vibes everywhere, although it is not a happy things however it means you were very successful in passing through the state of emotions and message you want , by writing this poem.

    It's hard to believe that this is not a true poem, every word hits hard like a blade, it cuts its way under the skin Larry..

    Your expressions were not even overused or cliche, when one loses their soul partner they do die a little bit by bit on the inside.

    It takes a lot of courage and love for life to be able to recover from such a loss.

    Your words were just amazing and your closing line, floated away somewhere makes me want to burst in tears!

    with that said, I wish a long life for all your beloved ones.

    Missed all your beautiful work!

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