Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Her Thoughts Were Opaque

Her thoughts and amusements were opaque. Blocked in a defensive wall.
Early hurt feelings had caused this, said her empathetic spiritual advisors 
She had learned at a young age the wisdom of keeping her emotions inside.
She had been burned early. Sharing feelings where they were not welcome.
Annoying selfish people who were focused on their own hurts.
Drowning them in buckets of bitter tasting alcohol, 
Smoking them in cartons of Winston cigarettes.
Smacking her unwelcome feelings down.
Laughing at them. Making her cry.
Her thoughts were opaque.
Not easy to decipher.
Not easy to guess.
Not easy at all.
Yet they 
were
her
own
One
Thing
She
Could
Control.

Written: 11-21-2019
Contest: Opaque
Sponsor: Anthony Slausin

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M. L. Kiser November 24, 2019 at 6:40 PM This could be true of so many people. Well penned. Caren Krutsinger November 24, 2019 at 11:45 PM Thank you very much my friend.

James Edward Lee Sr. November 22, 2019 at 3:05 PM Superb imaginative write, good luck in contest. James Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 3:20 PM Thank you James. I appreciate your visit.

Quoth Theraven November 22, 2019 at 10:14 AM Caren, I like the poem and the light that shines through the shadow. Well done. -Richard Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 2:02 PM Thank you so much Richard.

Brenda Chiri November 22, 2019 at 5:16 AM Wow you never cease to amaze me my dear!;) Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 6:48 AM Thank you Brenda. Being an elementary school counselor has its rewards; I see so many sides of life.

Regina Mcintosh November 22, 2019 at 4:31 AM This is so creative. Bless you dear friend, Gina Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 6:48 AM Thank you Gina. Bless you!

Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 10:01 PM Beautiful shape, Caren. So attractive. GL Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 6:49 AM Thank you Line. I was thinking of a tornado when I typed it.