Escape From Reality

long ago
when i was younger
i would often find myself drifting
dreaming 
floating away in a boat out on the ocean
away from step fathers that made me grow up far too soon
away from mothers that blamed me for everything bad that happened in her life
away from "friends" who used me for their stupid jokes
away from hurt
away from tears
away from pain 
away from fears
why?
i still couldnt answer it
i couldnt find the answer
id been searching since i was seven
but when i would sleep
when i would drift
when i would float in a boat on the ocean
i would be happy
truely happy...even for a moment
that i was escaping the reality
that i'd been stuck with for as long as i could remember
i was safe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Our sweet escape from reality only lasts us till that alarm buzzard goes on to wake up, enjoyed your write,..p.d.
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December 10, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Wish we could return to those carefree days of childhood, Katie. But as you describe so beautifully, this only happens in our dreams. Very nice work!
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December 10, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry here at PoetrySoup this year Katie. May you and yours have a wonderful Holiday Season and may the New Year bring you and yours good health, and may your hearts be overflowing with love and happiness. Love and blessings always, Carol
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