Texas Flood (Drown my Heart)

by BlueEyedMystery   Dec 8, 2011


They say in Texas
that a drought usually ends in a flood.

It's been two and a half weeks.

And now these raindrops
have turned into snowflakes-
that proceed to drizzle down my cheeks.

In all sincerity,
I wonder what the Texans do,
When their lives,
And wives
Get sucked under the undertow
Of a flood
That's bigger than themselves.

There's nothing that can stop it.
Unending.. unbending..
The unthinkable is happening
(Right before their eyes.)
As they watch from the sidelines.

Helpless
Hopeless
Empty. . .
. . .Empathy?

I know what it feels like,
to watch from the sidelines,
as a Texas flood engulfs my heart.
And I can't stop it.
Nothing can stop it,
as it surges through every pore
and constricts the air
from my charred lungs.

Apathy is all I've got left.

But believe me.
Come hell or high water,

there's -nothing- you can do
to ever make me stop
drowning myself
in these Texas floods
for you.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Lady Nik

    There's -nothing- you can do
    to ever make me stop
    drowning myself
    in these Texas floods
    for you.

    *This was my favorite part. I can really relate to what you're saying here. Very emotional write. Keep it up hun. *hugs* -Nik

  • 14 years ago

    by Jess

    Beautiful!!:D
    Your Words Were Effortless, And Perfectly Fit Together.
    I Love Your Style Of Writing! <3
    This Poem Was Exspecually Special In My Life Because Of Your Line When You Said "Watching On The Sidelines".. I Feel Like That All The Time.. Loved It:) 5/5

  • 14 years ago

    by Mattias Ostling

    I loved this poem. And I loved the comparisson between crying and a flood. Especially how the turned into snowflakes to symbolize distance and loneliness.
    I was wondering about the line "(Since the tears came)" is it really necessary? It makes it a lot easier to understand, but clarity isn't always a good thing, in my opinion. I absolutely love the two last stanzas, however, I'm not sure about the stress on "ever". It makes it kinda staggered to read at the end. The stress on "nothing" is great, however!

    5/5

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