The Box
I am Stuck.
In a box.
A box of my own making.
I designed these walls.
Made up of hardened rock.
My walls.
Tough.
Strong,
but they bend.
They can crumble any moment now.
I'm waiting for the disintegration
I will lie down
when they fall,
naked, aware of those watching.
Expecting the fall.
Where once I stood tall,
hidden beneath those walls,
they will be gone.
And all that will be left is me.
Lying, scared.
I am that box.
Unyielding.
I am strong.
And yet I crumble.
Negative pressure takes hold
and I fold.
Where can I hide now?
Copyright © Liz Mckenzie | Year Posted 2006
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