Make Me Free

By your side, 
the bonds are broken.

There is mellow morning.

I’m grateful for the good
we inspire.

The colorful way our worlds collide.

Never say goodbye.

Your arms form a lifeboat 
ferrying me from sea to sky. 
There is no survival 
if I’m not cradled inside.

Words may sink,
flimsy bobbers,
and besides,
the simpler days 
seem to have expired.

My fear is not as bright
when you stand near.
Stay by me a little longer
on this smoke-filled night.

11 responses to “Make Me Free”

Carolyn Crossley VixenOfVerse

I love this poem, K. Also, never heard that song before, which is delightful and pairs up with the poem really well. 👍❤️❌

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1. K. F. Hartless
  
  Thank you , Carolyn. I’m so glad you like htis post. The song came on at the right moment and it definitely inspired the verse.
  
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EclecticMusicLover

Billy Joel sounds a lot like the late Freddie Mercury on this song!

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1. K. F. Hartless
  
  So true. This song was originally twice the length but cut for a rereleased version. It def. had soul, this one.
  
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johnlmalone

I love the metaphor of the lifeboat —

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1. K. F. Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, John. I can honestly admit this one was inspired by my son and his persistent obsession with the titanic. I think its my favorite image in this one as well.
  
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  1. johnlmalone
    
    what a strange obsession —
    
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  2. K. F. Hartless
    
    Agreed. Could he have been on board? I wonder about it …
    
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  3. johnlmalone
    
    past lives? one never knows —
    
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  4. K. F. Hartless
    
    A history buff in the making. His favorite outing remains the library (mine, too). We’re headed there today. 😊
    
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  5. johnlmalone
    
    one of my fave places too 🙂
    
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