I'Ve Been There.... Poem by RIC BASTASA

i've been there.

in those places of my fears

on those islands of desire

immersed myself on its bountiful

water

dived on its rivers

deep deep down

where breathing is nil

i've survived it


or i might have been broken a bit

in so many ways

but i have survived it

and had repaired myself

i've been there

and meeting you today

i have become confident

and firm


now i can look at you

without shame

look at you straight in my eyes

and tell myself

it is over.

i've had all the pain

now i shall


not make any bargain.