I'm scared writing. Scared what'll come out.
I've not let myself for a while, scared of the stranger I've become to myself.
No longer recognize the feelings I feel, the feelings I've bottled up
Abashed at what they are, scared of what they mean.
Staring at the black, black ink dry inside my pen.
Blotches up the barrel like blood stains on walls.
What is inside of me will not come out of the lungs that keep me hostage.
They will not come through the hands that will not free me.
Those unnamed, unwritten things will stay scared in the throat
that chokes me as I breath through the fear of knowing what will happen if I do.
#noworriesimfine.
About the Creator
T. Licht
I have a love for words and a love to share them.
Enjoy! and thank you for taking the time to read this and maybe if you want subscribe and buy my new poetry book Whispers at Twilight
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Such an outstanding piece of work. The image of your lungs keeping you hostage. Really hope you’re okay. Take care.
I am you are okay, this was heart wrenching. You will know when you are ready to write about it, and the vocal community will be there to support you.
My goodness, this was utterly heart-wrenching. I know how this feels, and I’m so sorry you’re going through this sort of paralyzing silence and pain. When or if you’re ever ready to write about those scary feelings or maybe uncover things about yourself through writing, we as a community will be there to support you. Hope you’re doing okay—sending much love ♥️