FJ Thomas Poet Free verse

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 April 21, 2021 at 12:21 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 May 4, 2021 at 1:19 PM Hopefully it will pass for many. Thank you again Vie :)

Line Gauthier January 20, 2021 at 5:43 PM Powerful ~ glad to see this lovely poem in the 2020 PS Anthology FJ Thomas January 20, 2021 at 5:45 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. December 15, 2019 at 7:30 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 December 31, 2019 at 11:02 PM Hi there Freddie! Thank you very very much :)

Mahtab Bangalee September 1, 2019 at 5:02 AM These walls I once called home/ These walls have become my coffin/// wonderful writings FJ Thomas September 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM Hello Mahtab; thank you very much.

Georgia Kereopa August 31, 2019 at 5:24 AM Enjoyed reading your poem FJ FJ Thomas September 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM Thank you Georgia :)

Gary Bateman July 28, 2018 at 2:08 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 August 26, 2018 at 9:00 PM I do believe you're right; and that is very good advice. Thank you Gary :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2018 at 8:07 AM Eef, that's a poignant potent penning. Impressed, and by every definition of the word. xomo FJ Thomas August 26, 2018 at 8:58 PM Wow thank you Maureen!

Joanna Daniel July 28, 2018 at 6:57 AM I can relate to this powerful little write, FJ:) so touching:) FJ Thomas August 26, 2018 at 8:57 PM I've come to realize more seem to understand than I thought would. Thank you Jo.

CayCay Godwin July 28, 2018 at 1:07 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 August 26, 2018 at 8:54 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 July 27, 2018 at 2:42 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 August 26, 2018 at 8:51 PM Hello Susan :) Thank you for such an uplifting comment.

Robert Lindley July 26, 2018 at 4:51 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 August 26, 2018 at 8:50 PM I am glad some understand this one. Thank you very kindly Robert.

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 26, 2018 at 4:56 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 August 26, 2018 at 8:49 PM Ahhh what beautiful words dear Warrior. Thank you. And I hope all is well over there :)

Caren Krutsinger July 23, 2018 at 3:03 PM To me you have aptly described agrophobia to its core. Nicely penned! FJ Thomas August 26, 2018 at 8:48 PM Thanks so much Caren.

James Inman July 21, 2018 at 3:11 AM A very personal write. You have many profound comments here. I'll just leave you with, I enjoyed reading this. FJ Thomas July 21, 2018 at 3:47 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 July 16, 2018 at 4:32 PM Congratulations on your win. Well-written raw expression of a troublesome life. :) FJ Thomas July 17, 2018 at 10:13 AM Thank you very much Susan :)

Agnes Krampe July 15, 2018 at 9:10 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 July 15, 2018 at 9:21 PM Writing definitely takes the edge off. Thank you again Agnes; very much!

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 8:13 PM Back with congratulations on your win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve FJ Thomas July 15, 2018 at 3:27 PM Thank you my beautiful friend!

John Hamilton July 14, 2018 at 12:16 PM Sad but well written, congrats FJ would have placed higher if it was a little longer! FJ Thomas July 14, 2018 at 12:54 PM Hello John. Understood. But it was best limiting the reign of those particular emotions lol. Thank you for the placement :)

Vegter Papyrus July 12, 2018 at 4:42 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 July 13, 2018 at 6:06 PM For some each day is a prison. But I see where you're going :)

Richard Lamoureux July 12, 2018 at 1:09 PM I’m glad you are okay. You do make this feel real. Happy vibes heading your way. Hugs Rick. FJ Thomas July 13, 2018 at 6:05 PM Your vibes are always happily received Rick. Thank you very much.

Harry Horsman July 11, 2018 at 3:56 PM So profound, and troublesome, love the poem,hope all is well..Harry FJ Thomas July 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM Yes dear Harry all is well. Thank you so much Harry.

Chuck Melugin July 11, 2018 at 2:31 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 July 13, 2018 at 5:59 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 July 11, 2018 at 2:28 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 July 13, 2018 at 5:51 PM Such comforting words Winged one. Thank you so very much dear Warrior. Winged Warrior July 11, 2018 at 2:32 PM ...and welcome back dear poetess...^WW^

Charlie Smith July 11, 2018 at 9:42 AM Stay close to your doors FJ, deep one, well done... FJ Thomas July 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM Yes Charlie, definitely need the exit option. Thank you kind sir :)

Gershon Wolf July 10, 2018 at 9:37 PM Eloquently captured feeling of despair, FJ. Excellent poesy. ~ gw FJ Thomas July 11, 2018 at 11:58 AM GM GW ;) Thank you very much Gershon.

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