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you told me to walk on waterbut all i did was sink to the sandy bottoms
of the salty sea.
the brackish water stung at my eyes
and filled my lungs,
seeking refuge in the spaces between my ribs.
i remember barely breathing
wet inhales and slow exhales of the briny sea
through slightly parted lips.
my heart was lost in a century-old shipwreck
found through the haze of floating sand
granules that looked like dust in sunlight,
fingers wrapping around wood and forgotten memories.
i wondered if this was death,
ocean water pressing down on the hollows in my chest
world moving in slow motion through teal colored lenses.
you told me to walk on water
but all i did was drown.
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oh gosh! i'm sorry you understand, but i'm glad to be able to write something relatable. :')
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No, its okay! 
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I do want to hear your interpretation but here's mine
This person has been complimented all her life and spoiled by her relatives. When they are sent out into the world on their own, (maybe their parents died) they start failing at things and no one is there to fix it, or forgive them, to fill them with complements and say that it'll never happen again. Then cold hard reality hits, hard. They realize now that they are no longer perfect if they ever were. Then it gets dark and depression sets in.... They drownΒ
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Sorry this is so late!
My inspiration for writing this was depression, so you were quite close in a sense! It's more along the lines of, when people tell others with mental illnesses to "get over it." Like it works. Like it does anything.
It's impossible, like asking someone to walk on water. What happens when you try? You drown. So basically, this poem is going through what it's like, to be told to get over it, it's like sinking. Like sinking because you trusted someone, and they weighed you down with stones and threw you into the sea.
That's about it! You were near. Thank you for taking the time, darling. <3
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I know the feeling.... But the funny thing is when they say "get over it" it means something else entirely... And that makes it better... Not ok but better.
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This is one of the most beautiful poems that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. You're an artist.
It's absolutely gorgeous.
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Oh my goodness!
I'm ridiculously honored.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really, really appreciate it. And I'm really happy you enjoyed my piece.
Thank you again. (:
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I'm honored! Thank you so much <3
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i absolutely adore this crazy beautiful and tragic title and poem!
congratulations on the DLD, lovely creature!
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Oh wow, thank you so much! This made my night.
I really appreciate it. C: <3
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i'm glad to to know i've put a smile on your lovely face <3
awwh, it's my pleasure, dear one!
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YOU'RE SO CUTE OKAY
THANK YOU AGAIN! ;o;
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eep! i believe that'd be you!
most welcome! <3
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Hello, I wanted to let you know I've used your lovely title in my newest Title Poem, 'your teeth leave different scars'. If you wanted to read it, the link is [link] - but this comment is really just to let you know how I've made use of your gorgeous title.
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Oh! Thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely check it out. I'm glad you liked my title enough to use it!! C:
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This is lovely, very vivid.
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This is such a lovely comment, thank you very much!
I'm really glad you liked it C:
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you are most welcome
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This is lovely...it reminds me of a protagonist in this ambitious story I'm writing. She drowns herself in the end.
To me, this is someone that gave up too soon, someone with a tragic backstory just full of broken dreams..
I like the line, "you told me to walk on water"
...and I just picture one of those ships-in-a-bottle next to the narrator. I love the image.
May I ask, what is that beautiful font you used?
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Oh wow! This is such a lovely compliment c: Thank you! I love it when someone has a favorite part to something I've written. It makes my day.
That sounds like such an interesting read O: I bet you're doing a lovely job.
I really like you're interpretation! I haven't looked at it that way. (: It's very interesting. Thank you for sharing (it made my entire week!)
And oh! I don't, actually, know what it's called-- But the way I get it is by using < tt >
without the spaces, of course. (':
Thank you again for this lovely comment!
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You're welcome!
I wish I could've said more though, but I must go to sleep now.
I love that too!!
Haha, maybe...I don't really know...I still have to work at it. (:
I saw your interpretation below in the comments and I thought it made a lot more sense...haha yayayy!
You're welcome! And thanks I'll probably use it in the future!
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N'aw, you said enough! Thank you<3
And oh! Yours made quite a bit of sense, too! I love first impressions. (': But thank you <3
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Haha yeah, I try to type what I thought first before I scroll down and become biased by conversations I see and say, "oh yeah, that makes a lot more sense than what I was thinking"...I tried, you're welcome!
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Exactly! XD But I do like hearing everyone's opinions, regardless, and yours was quite fitting as well C:
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Yeah, that's always great, and I'm so glad. C:
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Lovely imagery, and then the ending is just incredible!
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Thank you so much! I'm really honored that you enjoyed it.
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Oh, thank you so much! I genuinely appreciate it, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. x
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this poem reminded me of a great image i saw of a girl underwater, suspended in the fabric of time where she can feel her life slipping away. i have also heard of a great comparison to drowning and depression before this, but your poetry really exemplified that feeling.
take heart in the fact that you can find solace in your words. you have a great gift and your ability to write resonates with the public on a deeply emotional level. 
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This has to be one of the most lovely comments I have ever received!
Thank you so much. I genuinely appreciate your words, even though I'm completely undeserving. They're still such a pleasure to read.
I hope you have a lovely day! x
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haha i'm glad you liked it :')
and pft, stop it you! your words are gorgeous, and i would be delighted to have an ounce of the talent you possess. you have a natural way with poetry, something that i wish i could, as of late, reciprocate in mine
thank you, and i wish the same to you! xx
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Oh, nonsense! You have double the talent, I took a peek at your gallery. Your words are so lovely, it's an honor to have you compliment me.
Thank you kindly. x
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This is what your poem slightly reminded me of. 
Also, you are too sweet. xx it's my pleasure
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Oh, wow! That's actually a really powerful image.
I've never seen it before. But you're absolutely right. The first thing I thought (besides, whoa, creepy haha) was that it was a pretty accurate show of depression.
Thanks for sharing it! It's a striking image, oh wow.
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right? i was struck with the gravity of the image when i first saw it.
you are very welcome, glad you liked it!
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[link]
here's another one similar to your piece.
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i think this one's more similar than the previous one because the person actually looks like he was previously walking...
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<3 i'm guessing the poem has something to do with depression, that trapped feeling you get when you're stuck in a bad phase and can't resurface?
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Super close! Definitely with depression, although I was going more for the lines of when people tell you to 'get over it' and you just kind of can't? You know what I mean?
It's impossible. Like telling them to walk on water.
IDK I TRIED LOL
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nO BUT IT WAS GOOD YOU GOT THAT WISTFUL VIBE DOWN
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i'm delighted this piece of beautiful poetry was featured.
i enjoyed it. thank you for writing this.
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This was so lovely! It put a smile on my face. Thank you for leaving me such a sweet comment. I appreciate all of your words. C:
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you are very much welcome.
just keep writing!! o uo
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Aw c': Thank you. It keeps me somewhat sane, so I probably will! Bahaha. x
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I really appreciate it! Thank you so much. x
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You're quite welcome.
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