Get Me Out of Here

Today has to be the strangest day of my life,
the arms that hold me tight say that I'm his wife.

I wish I could feel something for this stranger,
I'm so scared and terrified I feel like my life is 
in danger.

Who is the man? How did I get here?
Why does he look at me like that? He almost 
seems sincere.

Oh my God there it is again an overwhelming 
feeling of fear,
My head is screaming really loud get me
out of here.

Who am I? Who is he? I can't be his wife
because I don't even know him or me.......



Alexis Y.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

12
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM
A very heart wrenching poem, Alexis. You wrote a powerhouse of a poem. The person in the poem seems to having night terrors, anxiety attacks or something along that order, I may be wrong. Strong emotional poem. A 7 no doubt and a fave. Love always.
Jackson Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Im speechless the way you flow the words through this poet took me back to place real quick in thank God I don't live there. This is a classic. Art is a beautiful thing in can move you in a million and one ways... Touched.
May Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Nice to read this clever poem of yours Alexis!
Hamilton Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 9:53 PM
Congrats on Potd was a good write, reminds me of the movie 50 first dates, woman with amnesia, nice write very entertaining!
Vaso Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 6:18 PM
I see I am late to the party! First congrats on POTD, and second, what an amazing poem, that last line is so good!
Bateman Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 3:07 PM
Hello Alexis, I guess I missed this one. A Big Congratulations to you on the POTD honor!! Way to Go!! I'm proud of you!! Spill Ink Always, Gary
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 2:46 PM
I have a friend that has a father who was married for 70 years. He lost his short term memory and said to his wife, you aren't my wife...she doesn't glasses. It was so sad to have happen after all those happy years they spent together.Your poem made me recall their story. Heartbreaking! 7 ; )
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 5:14 PM
oh come on, you big tease, you won't tell me if i was right? hahaha. Carry on, then, my friend!!!
Y. Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Hi Andrea, Lol! I wrote in such a way for the reader to make their own interpretation: -) Alexis
Dalei Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 1:38 AM
This is stupendous. A big congrats from my side for this well deserving POTD. Wish u all the best...........//:) with love.
Y. Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 1:47 AM
Hi Manmath, Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I appreciate that you came by to congratulate me:-) Alexis
Espiritu Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:50 PM
nice portray... nice work...
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:53 PM
Hi Frederick, Thank you so much. I'm thrilled that it got P.O.T.D. I appreciate that you stopped by: -) Alexis
Ashe Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Oddly fear will either weaken or even greatly empower! Congrats on this POTD!
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:27 PM
Hi Walter, I agree, fear can either make you weak or very strong. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me:-) Alexis
Corbin Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 6:15 PM
This is comic, I like it! Congrats on having this poem featured in Poem Of The Day!
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 6:20 PM
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me:-) Alexis
Runyan Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 4:26 PM
I love this one.
Runyan Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 4:44 PM
You truly deserve to get pots. You wrote a really great piece. It reminds me of my marriage lol
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 4:42 PM
Hi Janet, Thank you so much. I'm so elated that it got P.O.T.D. I appreciate that you stopped by today: -) Alexis
Wigley Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Sinister, but this is happening every minute of the day somewhere. I like the last line, where she has lost her identity. Probably via a control freak. Great write, Alexis.
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 4:45 PM
Hi Viv, It's good to see you. Lol! She could be a control freak. I'm so excited it got P.O.T.D. I appreciate that you stopped by today: -)Alexis
Smith Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations Alexis for POTD honors...
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Hi Charlie, Thank you so much. It is indeed an honor. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 12:47 PM
gosh so deep and dark Alexis congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 1:20 PM
Hi Jan, Thank you so much for stopping by to congratulate me :-) Alexis
Worthy Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM
I can see why it got POTD..it's deep dark and real..I love the imagery cinema that's involved as the story progresses. Congrats :-) Love-JW
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 1:21 PM
Hi Justin, Thank you so much for such a kind and encouraging comment. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me: -) Alexis
Haight Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Very deep and sad, Alexis, and open to interpretation on different levels. Congratulations on your poem honored as Poem Of The Day. Hugs, Sandra
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Hi Sandra, Thank you so much. I appreciate you stopping to congratulate me: -) Alexis
Turner Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations Alexis on POTD. My interpretation is of someone who has a psychosis of some sort. Very deep write.
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Hi Daniel, Thank you so much. I wrote in a way for the reader to make their own interpretation. I appreciate that you stopped to congratulate me: -) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 5:02 AM
- Congratulations on your great poem, Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, WoW! I got poem of the day? Thanks for being the first to congratulate me:-) Alexis
Callus Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 4:20 PM
This is expressive in depicting a sad situation in life; not one that we would want to be in, but then some things could so easily get beyond our control! ~ Best regards, Alexis. // paul
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate that you stopped by:-) Alexis
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Alexis. I interpret this one as a woman with dementia. Did I get it right? Well done . Also thanks for reading my poems while i was away. I have a ton of catching up to do now. OH MY!!!
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Hi Andrea, I wrote in a way that the reader can make their interpretation. It was my pleasure you are one of my favorite writers on the soup. I'm glad you're back and thanks for stopping by:-) Alexis
Trifiatis Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 3:35 AM
If we do not know what to do the wise thing is not to do it dear, Alexis! A powerful writing. A seven!
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:17 PM
Hi Demetrios, Thank you so much for such a wise comment. It's always a pleasure when you stop by:-) Alexis
Roper Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 1:29 AM
Take my hand and I will pull you out. Good write a7
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:19 PM
Hi Eve, Thank you so much. That was such a nice thing to say. I'm appreciate that you stopped by:-) Alexis
Worthy Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 1:07 AM
Wooow.. deep
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 10:20 PM
Hi Justin, Thank you so much. I'm glad you stopped by: -) Alexis
12
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace