Honeymoon
They stand hip deep in the ocean
awaiting the wave’s crescendo
It doesn’t care how much they love
each other— it will wash over them
and they will either stand strong
or be swept out to sea
(For two prompts: LP’s June Visual Prompt and Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt.)
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About Bartholomew Barker
Bartholomew Barker is one of the organizers of Living Poetry, a collection of poets and poetry lovers in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he makes money as a computer programmer to fund his poetry habit.
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An intriguing finale question ..
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One we’ve all had to face at one time or another.
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Well done
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Thanks.
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Life is like that~
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It sure is.
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Excellent!
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Glad you liked it. Thanks!
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You’re welcome, Bart!
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