My wife will tell you: I can't float. For her, floating is yielding to the strength of water. To slow down, inhale deeply, held by its power. Me? I am on top of the water for a moment before my breathing quickens My belief evaporates And I am taken under by water's power.
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Mark Bozeman 
This is awesome… now add a syllabic form to it. What kind of connections can you make between the two?
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I’m saving my syllabic one for tomorrow – got to conserve content lol
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I really do like the emotions you expressed in this poem.
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Thanks Colleen!!
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You’re welcome.
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This was great! I love the connection between floating and emotions. Great poem!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks so much!!
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Great poetry! I love how you combine emotions and floating on water.
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Thank you!
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learning to harmonize with the elements is what it’s all about. your wife knows…
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And I generally do! Haven’t found my calm in the water yet
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