Secret In the Soil

I knew that look dear, eyes always seeking was there in someone who dug long ago

Why were you digging?

What did you bury before those hands pulled me from the earth?

It was dusk

I had enough of the cage so I ran

I ran in panic through the place with all the flags

their words hurt

slowly killing me like a plague

their hands suffocated me

like branches wrapping around my neck

their eyes shot out bullets

I wore my war paint

I clutched the key

I flew to a park full of beautiful trees

and in my hands I carried a small blue box  

into the woods I bolted

sweating and tired

out of breath and broken

my head echoed their words

my legs burned like fire 

I gave way

I collapsed and fell to my knees

How could I leave?

With eyes full of fury I ripped off my necklace

I threw it into the box

gold euros and flower petals

poetry I wrote

Pictures I drew

and sea shells from the ocean

they all were put into the box

If I couldn't be free

I couldn't be me

but with love I vowed I would return

I'd return with new wings

It'd be my very own adventure

with no chains

 I wouldn't feel so small and lost

sheltered and invisible in a world that spins

I would love those who loved me

I left my heart In the place I was happy

Deep in the soil in Killarney

I buried me

 

me and a blue box of gold

full of whispers and wishes

hope and joy

It was moment of drive

that turned into secrecy

today as the waters rise

my little box drowns and dies

but I live and prevail

I have found my wings

and I am about to set sail 

still clutching the key

with eager lovely dreams

and soil stained knees

goodbye little box

I'll remember you always

whoever finds you shall break the lock

he will walk with my time

and then he will stop

He will look at me 

and our smiling eyes will be kind

my tongue will speak this story of mine

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[B]

I love every line
You seem to be living through something i can totally relate to
Sometimes running away saves the soul
Only to be found by the right person

[dan]

First of all, a great Hozier song to read to! This poem is filled with so many raw feelings, blisteringly vivid and sharp imagery ushering it along; I really didn't want it to end! There are things I want to quote, but they number so high this review would be 5 or 6 page inches long. I'll just label it as one of your finest efforts and tell you that it's being saved to my library favorites. GREAT job!! take care...dan

[Riddhi]

Nice poem..Great work..Thanks for sharing...

[zaisham9393]

Nice poem. Thank You for sharing :)!!

[wordman]

great poem,music and those ugly legs.lol judt kidding

[A hare off]

This was incredibly beautiful, a bit of sadness, a touch of wonderful scenery and an ending that brings a smile to the readers face along with thoughts of who will find this special box that holds these pieces of you inside. What a grand and enthralling adventure I have walked in your words today. This poem was enchanting, I never wanted to leave.

[samparks,sam]

nice thought, nice feelings
some thing I seining in you
fly in free mind
in sky
your thought is so nice

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing poetry my friend. I liked the epic journey and the photos and artwork. I like the energy and the drive of the words leading to good ending. I had to read again. The poem had the feel of myth and entertaining tale. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Kathryn Smith]

aw thank you so much!! I appreciate it! xx

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I did enjoy this poem.