She’s found a place where she can hide
And when she’s scared she crawls inside
In there, she can escape reality
She goes there often on her own
To think or cry or be alone
Where no one can malign her misery.
She tried to hide within the room
But seekers flocked to fix her gloom
They’d find her under table, desk or shelf
And so she chose the only place
Where no one can invade her space
When she’s afraid she hides inside herself.
Tallulah Eightwhistles said:
I enjoyed this poem …I don’t mean this to be an insult …but it also bought to mind for me the image of a cat during a thunderstorm, trying to find a place where she feels safe and secure.
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Shirley Allard said:
I think you read it right. I can identify with that cat! Thanks for commenting. 🙂
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Subilaga mulaga jana said:
Great write
I am able to relate with that
Inside yourself is the safest place
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peculiardoll said:
Hi Shirley,
I really like this poem.
Pris
http://peculiardoll.wordpress.com/
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Shirley Allard said:
Thank You!
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SnowSong said:
I love this poem; however, I would like to know more about the seekers. That word conjures up so many images. “Seekers” could just be referencing the world, or the people she is trying to escape from, but it seems like it is much more than that. I can’t wait to read more of your poetry!
I am happy to have found a site similar to my WordPress. I write some poetry here and there too!
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Shirley Allard said:
Thank You so much for your gracious comment. The “seeker”, in my case, was social phobia. Fear is a powerful force. For the reader, however, the “seeker” will be whatever force drives them to retreat and to seek out the safety of solitude. Does that help?
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Shirley Allard said:
Thanks guys… I guess now you know where I’ve been!
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Jo A. said:
I’m sure many can find themselves within these lines. Loved your rhyme!
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Dan Beams said:
I like this one very much, Shirley. Especially the line “Where no one can malign her misery”
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JO said:
Sad, but true to some extent for all us…
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