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getting past neglect

when I don't have time to think about being sad it is held differently not better or worse I wish to feel more comfort less scared in the moments I'm set adrift I don't know what I need to hang on to little snippets of connection it's just past trauma I am bound in fear I return to it's only now I'm realising what this is an absence of security or safety it's a full on feeling, but I lock it away because it's occurring out of place what I need to lock in is all the good stuff be recharged, fortified I don't like triggers I physically hurt to do nothing with it but I still wish to be acceptable it will pass I'll be glad I paused quietly it's always better to hold it in or it always seemed that way because... well, I won't be weird about it

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Date: 3/4/2024 8:52:00 AM
Triggers they can hit at any time and act like inhibitors to emotional health and growth. Let it float & let it not pull you under--Pat Conroy -easily said than done! Is this for the time contest, it's brilliant! Fav
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Date: 3/4/2024 10:50:00 AM
Thank you Anaya, you're a very special lady. Appreciated x
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Date: 3/4/2024 10:37:00 AM
No, just perfect many will relate. I just wrote one, inspired by you, and I was just thinking that mine isn't flowery enough! Maybe I can add color definition to The Thinker,lol.
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Date: 3/4/2024 9:57:00 AM
Thanks Anaya, it wasn't written for a contest but just checked it out and not sure it's flowery enough :) it was my mood and realisation this morning. I got a bit anxious when I thought I'd maybe said the wrong thing somewhere and started in a shame cycle over it. I did actually talk about it later on and felt better. I knew nothing was actually wrong. The long night can sometimes be the middle of the day. I still managed to work through it and act normal though. Thanks for the vote of confidence, I do love a fav :)

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