Exposed

Written 4/28/15 Where do I find refuge now?

I feel raw
As if my skin
Has been cut
And peeled back.
Leaving me
Exposed
To the elements.
Elements of thoughts
Like acid rain
Which sears my brain.
And emotions
Like hurricane force winds
Blowing it's cold air
Right through my core.
Where do I find refuge now?
I cannot hide from exposure
With the shape my skin is in.
(End)

Author's Note

Picture is of a print from an artist I love - Derek Hess.

Reviews

[terry smith]

I love the way you express yourself!! Too bad your not taking any new friends..but if you don't mind I will but some of your works in my library. I hope you get published someday, would love to have you on my bookshelf!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Wow thank you Terry! I've never had anyone on here say they think I should be published. My 2 best friends have been telling me I need to look into making that happen - I never thought I was good enough to do that though lol.

And also I need to reword what I put on my page - I'll accept friend requests if I've spoken to the person [meaning they'd made an effort to check out my work - so yes that means you can send me one if you want].

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exposing our demons to ourselves surely makes it difficult to find refuge anywhere... peeling back the skin really does allow us to see what we're fighting with...we cannot hide from ourselves... i like the rawness of this piece, Ashley, and stormy similes, and, of course, a great picture to accompany your words...

[GreenEyedPoet]

That is very true, we can't hide from ourselves, not sure if that's a good or bad thing lol.
Thanks FT! Glad you enjoyed my poem. :]

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Me either... maybe there are parts of ourselves we don't want to know... certainly thought-provoking... I like thought-provoking poetry! You are welcome, and I do, very much :)

[GreenEyedPoet]

Maybe so. Though I think I know all the bad parts of myself. I know those better then any of the good. Thought provoking poetry is always great to read. :]

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I hear you on all counts! :)

[AaronFreitas]

I really like this one! Love the darkness in it... just beautiful piece :)

[GreenEyedPoet]

Thanks Aaron! :]

[andrew mitchell]

I like the different shades of dark that you express A most enjoyable read

[GreenEyedPoet]

Thanks Andrew!
Glad you enjoyed reading it. :]

[andrew mitchell]

I did!:)................

[GreenEyedPoet]

Awesome. :D

[~]

There she is, in her dark imagination, fighting those demons one at a time :D
Any time, you can come and hide in my guest room, there will be no elements chasing you there :D

[GreenEyedPoet]

Wish I could say those elements have quit chasing me, but not tonight.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting MS!

[~]

Oh darling. So sorry to hear that. Hugs to you!!!! Lots and lots of them.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Thanks hun. :/

[james miles]

this is very creative & the mood and reality of this piece is so real...

[GreenEyedPoet]

Thank you Randal, glad you liked it!

[james miles]

you are welcome :)

[sereenaoutloud]

So sorry i do not know how i missed this one being posted !
I love it. Raw like the write itself. You make darks so beautiful and interesting.
To put yourself out there it does feel like you are exposed for all to see. It can be scary but necessary to move on !!
Brilliant write girlie!!

[GreenEyedPoet]

No worries hun.
Thanks for commenting on it, even though you've already read it lol. :]

[sereenaoutloud]

You are always more than welcome. It is an awesome write !!

[GreenEyedPoet]

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[Willard Wells]

Very nice in a disturbing sort of way. Nice work. Thank you for sharing

[GreenEyedPoet]

Haha I tend to write darker things, so to some people I guess they could be perceived in a disturbing way.
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out Willard! :]

[Willard Wells]

I only say disturbing as the view most would take with it I think. I have no trouble with the darker element as I write from there as many of us do so it in some ways is comforting the other work from there also. Unfortunately some of the dark pieces truly come from a dark place that some cannot escape from and for that I am saddened.

[GreenEyedPoet]

It is a sad thing, and I've definitely been one of those people that have been in situations like that, and was in that place for a very long time, never believing I'd get out of it - that has finally changed though. Still write dark pieces though lol, just my style. :P

[Willard Wells]

Glad the world has changed and writing from the dark helps you deal with it better in my opinion.

[GreenEyedPoet]

I feel the same way. :]