Buried Alive

Buried Alive These walls.... they laugh at me but no one else hears They steal the very breath of me ...but no one seems to notice They blare a suffocating silence Leave invisible abrasions from unseen restraints These walls I once called home These walls have become my coffin ~FJ Thomas Most of us run through varying emotions at times. It helps to jot them down and get them out ;) These walls can be emotional or very literal. Usually the one causes the other to collapse in along with it. The important thing is to remember that there are others who very much understand how you feel; you are not alone. So never give up!

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/21/2021 12:21:00 PM

So many can empathize with this statement these days, as a claustrophobic, I can feel it, as you speak of it . Well done F.J.

Fj Thomas
Date: 5/4/2021 1:19:00 PM

Hopefully it will pass for many. Thank you again Vie :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/20/2021 5:43:00 PM

Powerful ~ glad to see this lovely poem in the 2020 PS Anthology

Fj Thomas
Date: 1/20/2021 5:45:00 PM

Thanks Line. After my third spinal surgery, when I realized things would never be anything like they used to be, I felt like this for a while.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/15/2019 7:30:00 AM

WoW! Such existential heaviness, FJ. Your muse gravity is diamond core grade A (Ascension). GrEaT write ... Stellar bright. Love and more love always.

Fj Thomas
Date: 12/31/2019 11:02:00 PM

Hi there Freddie! Thank you very very much :)

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/1/2019 5:02:00 AM

These walls I once called home/ These walls have become my coffin/// wonderful writings

Fj Thomas
Date: 9/17/2019 2:22:00 PM

Hello Mahtab; thank you very much.

Georgia Kereopa

Date: 8/31/2019 5:24:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your poem FJ

Fj Thomas
Date: 9/17/2019 2:22:00 PM

Thank you Georgia :)

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/28/2018 2:08:00 PM

Hello FJ!! The words that come to my mind after I read "Buried Alive" are: Sad, Deep, Profound, and Frightening. Keep a trap door available to get away ASAP, if necessary. In another sense, I do believe many of us, in one way or another, do confront similar walls in our lives. Keep the trap door handy. A masterful thought-piece for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 9:00:00 PM

I do believe you're right; and that is very good advice. Thank you Gary :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/28/2018 8:07:00 AM

Eef, that's a poignant potent penning. Impressed, and by every definition of the word. xomo

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:58:00 PM

Wow thank you Maureen!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/28/2018 6:57:00 AM

I can relate to this powerful little write, FJ:) so touching:)

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:57:00 PM

I've come to realize more seem to understand than I thought would. Thank you Jo.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/28/2018 1:07:00 AM

The title caused my claustrophobia to pause my click to read, I mean, it couldn't help it, but logic won out and so did my joy for your words lacking joy to rush-reward me and my love of feeling as you realistically, authentically and poetically penned. This poem gifted me with a piece of me I well knew, remember, survived, and to some extent, grew from. Thanks for delivering a feeling I've never put so succinctly. Love it when that happens. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:54:00 PM

CayCay I could not have imagined a more beautiful comment than this one. You make me happy that I finally took the time to write something. Thank you so very much.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2018 2:42:00 PM

A powerfully emotional poem, FJ, filled with poignant moments that sets up, with perfect effect, the strong impact of the contrasting feelings of your two closing lines. Your deep despair so beautifully expressed.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:51:00 PM

Hello Susan :) Thank you for such an uplifting comment.

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/26/2018 4:51:00 PM

Sad and dark but evidence of a true poet's talent heart and creativity my friend. Very strong in the darker colors painted. You weild pen and paintbrush so very well! A fav.. a deep and finely crafted offering..

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:50:00 PM

I am glad some understand this one. Thank you very kindly Robert.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/26/2018 4:56:00 AM

Such a soul-stirring, truth sterling poem, FJ! So good to again feel your velvety pen strokes against my eyes. Your gracious spirit lives in an unwalled village. Much love and more love always. Romantic Warrior

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:49:00 PM

Ahhh what beautiful words dear Warrior. Thank you. And I hope all is well over there :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/23/2018 3:03:00 PM

To me you have aptly described agrophobia to its core. Nicely penned!

Fj Thomas
Date: 8/26/2018 8:48:00 PM

Thanks so much Caren.

James Inman

Date: 7/21/2018 3:11:00 AM

A very personal write. You have many profound comments here. I'll just leave you with, I enjoyed reading this.

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/21/2018 3:47:00 PM

It always makes me feel good When someone tells me they enjoyed reading something I've written. Thank you so much James.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/16/2018 4:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Well-written raw expression of a troublesome life. :)

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/17/2018 10:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/15/2018 9:10:00 PM

Great description of feeling trapped. I hope you get through these feelings soon and are able to leave the house. Sometimes writing can be helpful in processing and overcoming.

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/15/2018 9:21:00 PM

Writing definitely takes the edge off. Thank you again Agnes; very much!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2018 8:13:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/15/2018 3:27:00 PM

Thank you my beautiful friend!

John Hamilton

Date: 7/14/2018 12:16:00 PM

Sad but well written, congrats FJ would have placed higher if it was a little longer!

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 12:54:00 PM

Hello John. Understood. But it was best limiting the reign of those particular emotions lol. Thank you for the placement :)

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 7/12/2018 4:42:00 PM

Thinking too much about the past or future only does this. I live in each day, within every ticking minute waiting for goodness or trials. I went somewhere else in my mind.

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:06:00 PM

For some each day is a prison. But I see where you're going :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/12/2018 1:09:00 PM

I’m glad you are okay. You do make this feel real. Happy vibes heading your way. Hugs Rick.

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:05:00 PM

Your vibes are always happily received Rick. Thank you very much.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/11/2018 3:56:00 PM

So profound, and troublesome, love the poem,hope all is well..Harry

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:00:00 PM

Yes dear Harry all is well. Thank you so much Harry.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 7/11/2018 2:31:00 PM

My dear Flo.....As always, your pen possess a magical quality and I have no doubt of it's capabilities. Maybe it's time for some writing, after you construct the wall! In big bold letters, write this message to fear, doubt and insecurity........Stay On Your Side Of The Wall!!

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 5:59:00 PM

Lol I will use your suggestion! But if my husband asks why I'm writing on the wall I'm ratting you out. Lol ;) Thank you Chuck :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/11/2018 2:28:00 PM

Sometimes, any type of wall can become overwhelming...be it literal or emotional, we are here for you FJ...to raise you out...deep verse...love & light...^WW^

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 5:51:00 PM

Such comforting words Winged one. Thank you so very much dear Warrior.

Winged Warrior
Date: 7/11/2018 2:32:00 PM

...and welcome back dear poetess...^WW^