How Do You Feel

I feel bubbly but corked
Reserved and labeled
In the light, I sparkle
However, my home is dark
And cold
And chilled
No, I'm not a message in a bottle
Floating across the sea
Never to be found
Or a keepsake that's mothballed
No, I sit in the cellar of life
Collective and silent
Like a vintage wine
And worse, as someone's housewife
My husband uncorks me
At his whims
And on his special occasions
His eyes tell me he savors the taste
As he sips away my abyss
Yet as his eyes become fulfilled
I am left empty and downtrodden
Then he corks me back up
And takes me back down

angerbetrayaldarksadfree verse

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Beata Agustin

Date: 1/24/2023 11:20:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/25/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thank You!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2023 7:17:00 PM

"my home is dark And cold And chilled" - a juxtaposition feeling. "message in a bottle", "keepsake", and "someone's housewife" - Great symbols and images of dense hidden feelings. Congratulations!

Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/25/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thank You!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/24/2023 12:04:00 PM

Dear Connie, the sad metaphorical beauty of your poem shines through the helpless tears, leaving me to deeply feel the poignant power of your gifted pen. Congratulations for your excellent win in Rose's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/25/2023 10:52:00 AM

Thank You!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/24/2023 11:03:00 AM

How do you feel I dared ask? You unloosed your soul and gave me just that. I felt the power of your answer, dear poet/poetess. Thank you for joining my contest, congrats and God bless !

Connie Pachecho
Date: 1/25/2023 10:52:00 AM

Thank You!