Help, I'm Alive

Written a long time ago when I first got out of the country and moved to the city. Inspired by one of my favorite bands, Metric. Hope you enjoy it.

Trembling breath of fear,

They're going to eat me alive.

In this city, too big

For a small country girl like me.

 

Many doors that I must open,

Pathways to unexpected changes.
Which one am I open,

When they all look the same to me.

 

If I stumble, who will catch me?

As the echoes scream inside my head.

The future feels so distant,

But my fearless heart still beats.

 

The skies are the limit,

See how far I'm willing to fly.

Touch the edge of the universe,

Help, I am alive.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ruth]

Such claustrophobia and yearning...good to read you again love...
This is extremely intense...
All in reach and yet fingertips outstretched can't quite reach it...powerful!
xoxo

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good poem. I was opposite. I left the city and moved to the small city. Was a good change. A big city never sleep and keep the mind busy. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[ROSALIND]

Well your certainly captivated strong feelings in this piece of work well done

[Pratik]

Good one Anna! Though this poem has dark tones this is a bit different from your genre! It talks about uncertainties and challenges and a plea to help you out of the fear for the unknown! And this poem ends on an ambitious note! It talks about how the protagonist is ready to fly in spite of all the oddities! I liked this one! Nice to see that you tried something different even though I always love your writing! Keep up the good work Anna!

[MachinaWriter]

I definitely enjoyed reading this. Speaks powerfully of the feeling one can get when they first move to the city. As if they're being buried alive, or pulled beneath the sea. It can be overwhelming and even a little frightening. Wonderful poem, thank you for sharing it ^^