Photo by Joren Aranas on Unsplash
If my body was a ship would
we make it to sea or would
the moon and the tides
continue to laugh at me?
About the Creator
R.C. Taylor
I write to invoke, to process, to honor, to resurrect, and—sometimes—to grieve but, above all, I write to be free.
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Congratulations on having your story featured as a top story on Vocal! This is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear why your work has received such recognition. Your storytelling is truly exceptional. The narrative was not only compelling but also beautifully crafted, holding my attention from start to finish. The way you developed the characters and plot was masterful, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Your unique voice and perspective shine through, setting your work apart. It’s evident that you poured a lot of passion and effort into this piece, and it has certainly paid off. I look forward to reading more of your incredible stories in the future. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Dr. Jay
Great poem...I think the moon and the tides laugh at all of us...simply because they can
Awesome!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️💕
Don't we all wonder the same at some points of our lives....Simple and short but thought and emotion provoking. Congrats on top story!
honestly? for me, they'd not just laugh but be hysterical. I'd sink like a rock! GREAT poem.
Amazing!
Not surprised to see this get Top Story, Congrats, RC!
Oh what a wonderful poem! Succinct, but full of description. Absolutely loved it!😍 Well deserving of TS.🎉
Ha, ha. ✌🏾
Whoa! That's a concept for sure! Very philosophical and that lead photo is fire.
A universal kind of turmoil with spiritual meaning I believe, excellent work
Congratulations 🎉
So simple yet impactful. I can’t even begin to unravel the emotion embedded in this. A beautiful poem
This is so powerful in so few words. Relatable. Well written, RC!