Locked Away From You

locking myself away

I always hid
my feelings
from you,
because
I was
scared
of what
you might
think,

I covered
up
the
scars
and the
notebooks,
of all
the pain
that wrenched
at my heart
because I
didn't want
you to see,

I'd rather
lock myself
away
in a dungeon
than to hear
you ask
" What's wrong? "
because
I don't want
anyone to see
me like this...

Alone and confused,
with no one to
comfort me
because I'm terrified,

Terrified  of what
you think of me
now that were
through,
its not the same
now that were
just
friends...

I just wish
I could have opened
myself
up to you,
instead of
keeping it all
bottled up
inside...

Author's Note

This was for the Word Of the Day # 4 Dudgeon.

Reviews

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Not entirely crazy about the style you chose to write this... but it was an easily understood, easy to read piece. Sounds like a few past relationships. People these days are too afraid to open up to anyone so they hide everything inside them, which is not exactly a good thing. One way or another it has to come out or it just boils up. Great write.

[misha]

This is a really amazing piece. You did a great job!

[EmpressPoetess]

This is really great because it's raw truth. I love the context, but not the form. It made it longer than it had to be to get the point across. But all in all, a great write.

[kaylynnmelody♥]

this was an awesome write! thank you for sharing it!

[nevermindfan1991]

I've felt this way at times when people are trying to reach out to me, I shut them out and have great regret. Another great poem on an interesting topic!

[Becky C Strukamp]

I just wish
I could have opened
myself
up to you,
instead of
keeping it all
bottled up
inside...
love this stanza...well penned~

[a_mystery]

No need to lock yourself up! There are many more chances in life. :)

You rote an excellent poem in one of the styles I admire most. Indeed you expressed pain very beautifully. Carry on with the good work!

[Amanda Naomi]

wow! i love this poem...my fav lines :
"now that were
just
friends"

the way you spaced them was wonderfully perfect...emphasizing the pain behind the sentance

[Karina Anderson]

I LOVE this. Great job, very well done and a nice flow. I congradulate you on an eye catching title as well cuz I know that is nevre easy. Favorite.

Good poem. Very thoughtful and full of feeling. Emotions swirl and being alone overtakes us.

[Blue Moon Ice Cream]

This is a topic I think almost everyone can relate to. We're all guilty of hiding ourselves away and obsessing over what people will think of us if they know our true personalities. I agree with Beautifully Tragic's opinion on the style of this poem, though.