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I Wish I Was the Controller of My Wires

I wish my body had a control panel; a back door that led to monitors and controls

Lights of emotions that are controlled by switches
Digital displays in the form of actions 

I long to change the settings, adjust the frequencies
Disconnect some wires and reinforce others;
Rip away the scrawny cords that feed to weakness, self loathing and despair
Then, wrap the cords leading to confidence, self assurance and love in electrical tape so strong no wire cutters could penetrate

I want to flip some switches off indefinitely; hate and greed
Then, prevent some from ever adjusting; love and empathy

I wish I could control my lights and displays, I wish I could switch off negative feelings and actions I wish I was the controller of my wires. I wish I had a control panel.

Copyright © Courtney Shore | Year Posted 2017

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Darren White Date: 5/28/2017 4:01:00 AM Be never afraid :) I know it's frightening to post a first time, but remember: we've all been there. Login to Reply

Darren White Date: 5/27/2017 8:42:00 AM Hah, I love this! It reminds me a little of the poem DATA I have written. It's absolutely wonderful how you use analogy to express how much you'd like change to appear. Welcome to PoetrySoup. Login to Reply Courtney Shore Date: 5/27/2017 9:37:00 AM Thank you so much Darren! I am a poetry novice and was scared to post anything so I really appreciate the feedback!