A Bear Adrift and Afloat
This is a poem meant to be somber about a polar bear floating and traveling currently on ice to a destination unknown. One of two I posted on the same day a while back. I can't remember exactly what was happening then but I know the feelings I get from this poem still. Originally posted in February 2022.
A Bear Adrift and Afloat
By: A.X. Bueno
There's a polar bear on an ice floe which is casually floating along on its way
To him it feels like he's been adrift for a lifetime now
Floating for a frankly hazy at this point number of days
He's not really sure where he's trying to float or what he's doing yet lacks worry on his brow
The bear will continue and intends to float on this ice as long as the waters allow
With its strong swimming ability and the so far steadiness of the floe
It's highly unlikely he bears' end will come in these waters from sinking below
Still the bear remains cautious perhaps too much so
It thinks now of the other polar bears and creatures that have passed it by
Maybe that's why it's on this current path
It's trying to catch up as well as find land that's truly stable and dry
Though many have passed the floating bear partially by the math there's still some around
Those who also fell behind and those just moving at a close enough speed to his own to be found
The bear sometimes slows down or stops to chat and spend time with those who'd do the same
This helps it feel better on its isolated and unpredictable journey
Makes it feel less lonely and puts the polar bear in a better mind frame
Still there's only so much time others even if they're familiar can give which applies to him too
Ultimately his own energy levels and circumstances leave him alone often
Alone and feeling a little blue
More often than he'd like but this is his journey and he knew he'd be leaving some behind
He just hopes they remember him well and see that he tries to be good and kind
In the meantime all he can do is continue on this uncertain journey through the waters, adrift in ice and snow
Hoping one day his paws can find more solid ice or ground as he continues to be lead by the flow