Untitled 1, by Julie Townsend, 2003

Left-

In a boat

On a river

Perched-

On the edge

Precarious

Sucked-
Into the torrent
Muddy waters

Emerging-

Gasping, shh

No memory

Feeling-
All alone
Searching for you

Release-
Finding myself, you
On the canvas

Healing-
From the past
Embracing life.

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