Hands off

You have no hold on me
and I think I’ll get
a running start
before I leap
I was always straining
against a tether
that was never really there

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

So relatable. I'm glad you are free.

[Twilight]

This need not be referring to a person, but shows you standing up to whatever it was; which has sought to hold you back. The word "sought" implies deliberate intent, and so it would only apply to a person; in this context.

At least this ends on a positive note, with your acceptance that there was never really a "tether"; restraining you.

Only the writer knows for sure, what she thinks was holding her down; in the past.

Despite the brevity, this piece is coherent and makes sense, with meanings which may well have been inspired by something; which this writer has experienced or felt in her life.

[Neville]

I bet that feels real good now that you've got that off your chest .. sometimes it takes a leap of faith to move forward .. there are far too many lemmings tho for my liking .. muchly enjoyed .. Neville

[Pete]

often times we think we are being held back by something when the reality is only in our minds. the only way to break free is to take a giant leap and challenge those imaginary restraints. liberation is a great feeling. this hits squarely in the gut.

[In Em's Wonderland]

Often we are our own greatest enemies in this world, sadly. I enjoyed this. The song "You Don't Own Me" also comes to mind as I read this...powerful piece in so limited words.

[Chris Shaw]

This little piece of brevity speaks volumes. It speaks to me of freedom. Being released from shackles. Taking a leap and flying. Nicely done.

Chris

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Hands off indeed.
Remarkable short poem.
Many times the tethers we have are imposed ultimately only by ourselves, therefore we can break free.
Poetry should always be free and never have any chains in my opinion.
That is very well depicted in this work I think.
I enjoyed reading this poem, very much.
Take good care Green. 😃

[John the Baptist]

Somehow I doubt this one is a reply to a personals ad. The speaker is laying down limits and telling people where to get off. The last three lines are interesting, though. They seem to indicate an inner resistance to involvement.

[Relic]

This seems to me as someone who's been criticized and lectured and is finally deciding to make a decision to branch out on her own.

[Chris]

This left a smile as the "visual" formed behind my eyes.