Run Part 1

The monsters turned out to be just trees

and when the sun came up you were looking at me

You were looking at me

I remember

Are we out of the woods yet?

Are we in the clear yet?

Good.

Run.

Run.

Run Kathryn, run!

Run far away.

As fast as you can.

They're after you again.

One by one.

Here they come.

With words complimenting you.

Love and gifts to give.

"The I want to get to know yous"

One by one.

Will they be like the rest?

Will he out of the blue leave you?

 never telling why?

Love is what you really want.

It's all you've ever craved.

But you're terrified.

And you're broken.

They all used you.

They all played you.

And then they left you to die.

They killed you.

They left you lost in a forest of flames.

You choked to death on the smoke.

And in a forest of numbing cold.

You froze to death from the ice.

They dropped you in the ocean.

But with all your might you swam to shore.

and you ventured away some more.

Off a cliff you hurled yourself.

And into the dirt you landed.

Devastated

Ready to be killed some more.

Will you ever find him?

In a society of lies and fakes?

Of broken promises

Dead love and little faith?

Perhaps he is out there

The one who will not hide you in the woods.

The one who will take all the love you have.

He will honor it.

 

And will carry it. 

You hope and you pray.

Will you stop running today?

You might find him in May.

and if you do, it's there you should stay.

If you don't, you'll keep trekking through.

At least you'll have another story. 

It's time to be brave.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Writing Angel]

wow..this is perfect...thats my only word...

[dan]

I forgot to add, a great choice of music to accompany your write.
Hey, how did you know how to get the song/video to play when I opened the link to this write? 8^)...dan

[Kathryn Smith]

You know...this really nice man helped me out with that! I should probably thank him and give him credit for helping me make this piece so great! ;D

[dan]

Kathryn, Quality stuff here, you know? This piece has multiple layers, can't really categorize it simply. First of all: a kick-a*s write, hands down. I don't usually quote poems in my reviews and that holds true here. But I wish to explain what I mean:
First of all, the verse/stanza that contains the multiple death/attempted murder scenarios was a really nice touch, inspired writing. You wonder if you'll ever find this unknown (future) love, and the verse that defines the plaintive wondering is so vivid in its imagery it jumps off of the page.
Finally, in the next to last line you write, "At least you'll have another story..." (Oops, a quote!) Now this can be taken literally in the context of the rest of the piece. Or (as my twisted mind read it), it can be taken as a nod and a wink to the reader saying, "See, I've made another great story for you all to read!" I know you most likely didn't intend that to be the meaning, but my mind is fried, dyed and set aside.
Overall though, wonderful writing young lady!! take care...dan

[Kathryn Smith]

AHH! Thanks a million!! :D :D :D :D I'm so happy you liked it...and your mind may be right hence the whole "Part 1" thing. ;) I have an idea!

[dan]

Grab that idea and RUN WITH IT!!! Good luck! take care...dan

[ANTO]

"...ready to be killed some more..." - really struck a chord with me KS.


I wish I could tell you that this is The One my friend but as Dylan said it so well -
"How many times....
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind..."

Only we know what we are looking for - They (The One) do not know. They only know what they seek.
We (that's the Royal 'we') aren't even able to write down what it is we are looking for but we trust our hearts to let us know when we find it.
It's like looking for a needle in a haystack when said haystack is on a different planet in a different solar system.
Good Luck KS. My prayers, for what they're worth go with you. Oh and first drink is on you in May. lol

[Kathryn Smith]

Thanks a million! And okay, drinks on me! ;) All Around! It's a deal. xx

[wordman]

there is one person out there for everyone,usually in your back door

[Brad P]

very emotional. You will find him--the ONE-- whether in May or another day... That's all I have to say... I'm a poet and didn't know it.... Thanks for sharing... Always looking forward to the next one..