User:Mikoshi/poetry/Listened

I Should Have Listened

I should have listened

When you said the storms were coming

But the sun was shining

And the clouds were white.

I should have listened

But I set out anyway,

Into the sea,

Into the waves.

I should have listened

When you said to turn back

But the waters were not high

And the storm was not there

I should have listened

But I knew I could make it

I could reach my goal

I could claim my prize

The depths of the sea

Are now my only friend,

My ship is in pieces.

I should have listened.