The Water of Life

20 Nov 2019 · 3 min

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In this spoken‑word piece, the speaker repeatedly returns to the refrain that true peace is found only when immersed in the "water of life." The water is portrayed as a source of serenity, protection, and direction, surrounding the speaker with beauty while also confronting them with temptation and inner conflict. The monologue conveys a deep sense of isolation—feeling surrounded by many yet misunderstood—alongside emotional turbulence expressed as hopes and fears drowning in tears. The repeated cycles of the refrain emphasize the yearning for the calming, guiding force of the water amidst personal struggle.

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The only time I can find any peace is when I'm immersed in the water of life. It surrounds me in serenity. The water of life protects me. The water of life directs me. I'm surrounded by so much beauty. Temptation. My body and soul being torn apart. And my ears and eyes so full of lies. The only time I can find any peace is when I'm immersed in the water of life that surrounds me in serenity. The water of life protects me. The water of life directs me. I'm feeling so alone in my struggle, like there's so many people but no one understands. And my hopes and fears Drowning in tears. The only time I can find any peace is when I'm immersed in the water of life. It surrounds me in serenity. The water of life protects me. The water of life directs me. The only time I can find any peace It's when I'm immersed in the Water of Life, it surrounds me in serenity. The Water of Life protects me. The Water of Life directs me.