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indomitable crash
May 10, 2019
Sand streamed from my toes,
its sound like
the soft rush of an hourglass.
The waves crashed in front of me,
its anger spraying me with
salty mist,
soaking my muted skin.
I wished along with its hiss.
Wished that
I had its indomitable force.
That I
could spray a myriad
of wary people
with my briny concoction.
I only have salty tears,
eroding my own
body. My droplets
drown me,
keeping others
away.
I am just a grain,
shrinking with
every blow of
ceaseless waves.
© Matt A., Smithfield, RI
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This poem describes my feeling of inadequacy. I think everyone has thought about how they are just a speck in the universe, and their actions, tragedies, and accomplishments do not really matter, considering how big the world is. This piece expresses my desire for more power, more impact, and more strength than I really have. It's hard to stand out, and sometimes one just feels so little. That is what I hope to demonstrate with this poem.