The Hornet's Nest
The hornet's nest buzzing inside my head
growing louder with my softening footsteps
If I am still, I may live to welcome peace
Strangely, I have forgotten the meaning
The hornet's nest symbolizes my ever present fear
My quickening heartbeats are like a
buzzing, disturbing my sense of self
Feeling the ground shifting,
I wonder, who am I?
I try to quiet the noise
Inside my head, the buzzing awakens my senses
growing louder with each breath
I have heard of fight or flight
but where is the source of my fear?
I respond
with my softening footsteps
and slow my pace
I do not want to run but fear
I am too cowardice to fight
If I am still, my shallow breath may deepen
I may live to fight my unforeseen battles
with my feet planted firmly on the ground,
even if my head resides in the clouds at times,
to welcome peace would be a great joy
Strangely, my fear has become my home
These walls are not a fortress
I am a prisoner
I have forgotten from where my strength comes
The meaning of life resides inside these walls...
inside of me
By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, February, 25, 2012
for Et Cetera contest (Debbie Guzzi)
Honorable Mention
Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2012
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