The Island

The Island

Alone, is this now my forever?

 Hunched over cocooning myself, the harsh grains of sand penetrate my skin.

I can see for miles the deep blue ocean, the same view repeated in all directions. 

Isolated miles away from civilisation, afraid of what lies ahead. 

I can use my head whilst I’m still sane, searching for tools to enable my survival. 

Blood trickles from my hands as I separate the coarse leaves from the trees.

A raft could be the difference between life and death, my lifeline my connection with civilisation. 

Has it been hours has it been days? I have no recollection time. 

All I have are my memories and past experiences. Are these enough when I see now how many mistakes I have previously made? 

Hallucinations are a daily occurrence now. I see ships in the distance or do I? 

I taste the lemons in lemonade and the crunch of a carrot, savouring every moment. 

The crash of waves awaken me, my lemonade now becomes salt water. 

I hear a new sound in the distance it becomes louder and louder. 

My body shakes and my eyes open to see her face looking at me.

Father

Father

As time passes on many things will change but your parents will always remain.

Your father will always be there for you no matter what.

To protect and provide for you even in the harshest of times.

Your father teaches you the lessons of life, allowing you to make mistakes and learn.

Your father influences you to aim high and look forward, encouraging you not to look back.

Thank you father for this wonderful life. A life I will appreciate, enjoy and not regret a moment of.

Transition

Transition

The thought of entering a whole new world

sends nerves and concerns through my body and mind.

Do I turn left or do I go right, who will be there to guide me?

An unawareness of my soon to be new surroundings, causes my apprehension levels to rise.

I was once the predator and now I am to become the prey. 

Do I get eaten or I am strong enough to survive?

How can one change in circumstance cause me to feel so many different emotions?

Nerves, fear, dread, excitement, exhilaration and wonder.

Do I allow the nerves to consume me or do I fight them and achieve?

Only time will tell. 

I should be seeing this as an opportunity for a brand new start and journey.

The change in me has already begun.

The 4^Th of September.........