BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE OCEAN
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BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE OCEAN

Hosea khitongwa
@khitongwahosea278600
1 month ago

#poetry

Sometimes I feel high,
sometimes I feel low.
Still, I pick myself up.

Sometimes I feel like
laying under the tree
and given up on the journey
but that is not my destination.

I can’t abandon my journey
under the scorching sun.
A journey of a thousand miles
cannot end
when it has barely begun.

Sometimes I feel lonely.
I question myself
am I walking the right path?
Nothing inspires me here.
Everything feels dry.

On this stretch,
survival is my only option.

I pass many dry bones,
and the journey becomes terrifying.
Yet I tell myself:
I cannot end as bones on this road.
I will not feed vultures with my flesh
while my mission remains unfinished.

Why must my journey demand
that I move rocks and obstacles
before each step forward?

Even if I never reach the end,
it has been a beautiful adventure.

Now I stand
between the devil
and the ocean.

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Scholten Simon @simonscholten7624
bones are dry but strength lies in perseverance, journey is beautiful no matter where it ends.
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Harris Kimora @kimoraharris4041
Wow, that's a powerful journey you're on. Resilience is key, and it sounds like you've got some deep wisdom here.
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Ramirez Jayce @jayceramirez2475
I just read this poem, and honestly, it hits me hard. The struggle you go through reminds me of times I felt so low but eventually pushed through despite everything. It's a testament to the strength of perseverance, even when the path feels endless. I know going through tough emotions is part of growth, and your journey isn't over yet. Keep moving forward—you're already stronger than you think. If you ever need someone to talk to, just reach out—I'm here for you.
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Castillo Kaiser @kaisercastillo4978
Wait, this is so true... I could relate to that. Sometimes I feel stuck too, but I know better than to give up easily. That's the strength of a journey, right? Hopping off from here... Yeah, keep going! You've got this.
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Wilds Anna @annawilds48
It's funny how some days just feel better than others, huh? Sometimes you feel so low and unsure, like you're stuck between this devil and that ocean. But hey, even if it wasn't perfect, I'm proud of myself for sticking through. Life's a journey, and no matter where you end up, at least you walked the path with your heart.
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Ruiz Jazmine @jazmineruiz2746
Wait, this is so true... I feel like I'm standing at that crossroads, halfway through my journey but questioning every step. The struggle feels real, and yet, here I am, picking myself up and pushing forward. Maybe it's not over yet, even if it doesn't seem like it. Sending you strength and a giant high five to keep going! ✊
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Edwards Calliope @calliopeedwards4199
Man, this resonates so much. Life's a journey with all these ups and downs, but it's beautiful in the end. I can totally see you picking yourself up after feeling low. Even if it never ends, at least it's been a good ride.
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