all the ways I drown in silence
as lifeboats climb trees
the tidal pull, the listen for you
but wave after wave of mute breath
while your forests are alive with float
songs of save, so far away
sink, sink in salty quiet
none of your life lines reach
they play melodies in trees
and I struggle
wordless rip current
desolate sea
silences me
Talking to the Clouds 
I love the pure emotion in this poem – your feelings are tangible, and stir up some disturbing thoughts and memories. I really like the unusual smybolism that you have employed here – ‘as lifeboats climb trees’, ‘mute breath’. Excellent writing!
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Beautifully simple image, can almost hear the waves lapping the shore, the words helping to underline that sensation. MM 🍀
Thank you 🙂
Thanks for a deeply felt deeply moving poem . . . You are gifted!
Blessings . . .
Peter
Thank you, Peter. I appreciate your kindness.
Such moving heartfelt words……wonderful post
Thank you, dear friend.
From the very last line to the last, I was captivated – beautifully penned Sarah.
Thank you so much.
You are welcome.
It’s such a fluid, dynamic and heart-penetrating poetry. Awesome !!
Thank you for reading and for your great comments! 🙂