the sea of blame

someone slashed my moorings
while I looked out to sea
now I am adrift in salty waters

or perhaps:

I neglected the ropes

securing me to the shore
until they frayed and snapped
and I was loosed among rough waves

 

 ***

someone robbed the wind from my sails
while I looked out to sea
now I am left stranded in the doldrums

or perhaps:

I forgot to paddle
hoping someone else would row

Until all motion ceased

And I was stuck far off my course

 

***

someone let me drown
while I looked out to sea
now I am interred in brine forever

or perhaps:

I ignored the waves

lapping at my ankles
until it was too late 

and I was swallowed whole