Ship of Captivity

The ocean sounded as if we were drowning

Trapped on a boat where the fish are visible to see.

One by one I began the counting

Of the bodies pressed together on the voyage across the sea.

Laughter echoed from the top floor

Bitter liquid seeped it’s way through the soggy board.

Touched my lips and I shrieked

But it was you that pointed out the dead bodies heaped.

Trying my best to look up at you

Though as if being transparent I just knew.

The pounding in my chest came at ease

Once I felt that same gentle squeeze.