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.

[Babieegirl]

Very great poem, many emotions flew out to me and i could feel it all, i could relate it to in a way which brought me in because of the memories it reminded me of, a poem that can do that is worth reading.

[Bud]

It's difficult expressing our inner most feelings and thoughts. Is that not the very place we're most vulnerable? The exception here is that you did relate a portion of yourself. And I must say you did it well. Keep up the Magnificent work.

[Kevin Horsley]

The walls we erect around ourselves for protection are there for that reason, to protect us from being hurt again.
Usually erected due to broken trust, the trick is learning those who are worth trusting and creating a gate to let them in a little at a time.

A good poem about personal issues getting in the way of something new tinged with that regret of....if only.

[dreaming dame]

I love this poem. It's true, people do tend to hide our felings for fear of not being understood. :)Nice:)

[♥Lugar Para Siem..]

You have the Mind of an expressionist and a talent of a poet. Which makes you an artist. The way you formulate the flow and rhythm of your pieces, as well as the deep felt emotion come screaming from the page into the minds of the reader. This is wonderful work indeed.

[Sam Severn]

The feelings you present are so universal, n' the way you present them so honest n' open n' true! This poem resonated with me n' made me look inside my own caged heart....Thank you for writing it!! ㋡

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem. Most people hide and allow few into their mind and thoughts. It a way it is a good thing. Few people can be trusted with your emotion and your dreams. I like this poem. Direct and strong words making the point clear. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

We hide behind a wall, afraid to take it down.