Un-Drowned by Edward Lee

The drowned man
didn't die after
he tried to walk
on the water,
he simply learned
to breathe submerged.

Nor did he cease
trying to walk on water,
now aware that he could not die
in his drowning.

It is a good lesson
to learn, or to know
there is more
than one lesson there;
have any of us
been taking
notes, using quality paper
and ink that won’t disappear?

Edward Lee's poetry, short stories, non-fiction and photography have been published in magazines in Ireland, England and America, including The Stinging Fly, Skylight 47, Acumen and Smiths Knoll.  His debut poetry collection "Playing Poohsticks On Ha'Penny Bridge" was published in 2010. He is currently working towards a second collection. He also makes musical noise under the names Ayahuasca Collective, Lewis Milne, Orson Carroll, Blinded Architect, Lego Figures Fighting, and Pale Blond Boy. His blog/website can be found at https://edwardmlee.wordpress.com