Sensory Deprivation
An ode to my greatest comfort--a much needed time-out when life gets daunting.
All alone
No one around.
No speck of light
No bit of sound.
I sit alone
I sit in peace
My thoughts surround me
My stresses cease.
The day was rough
The week was, too
I need this nothing
To help reboot.
Sounds and questions
Never cease
Thoughts are jumbled
I need release.
I cannot scream,
I cannot vent
I'm trapped in chaos
I'm not meant--
To take it all
Without a rest
This thing called me-time
It's what's best.
Five minutes here
Ten minutes there
Is not enough
I need more care.
Sometimes an hour
Sometimes it's two
Alone in darkness,
Will usually do.
If you're extroverted
Please be kind
Give us introverts
Some time to unwind.
We get daunted
Without a break
We need isolation
For sanity's sake.
About the Creator
Laura
"My idea of a perfect day is a cup of coffee and time to write." (Author unknown)
For as long as I can remember, I've had a passion for writing. Vocal has been my push to step out of my comfort zone, good or bad.
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Outstanding
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Heartfelt and relatable
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Comments (1)
I couldn't agree more.