Welcome Week

They said college was going to be the most exciting four years of my life, so why do I feel so lonely?

What must I do

to make a clock's hands my own,

to transport myself

far from this gust of endless questions?

To the past, where I've made my bed

ten thousand times,

but will never lay in it again 

To the future, 

Where my house of now falling mud

Will finish baking in the western sun

Give me a name, 

with a touch of reassurance 

that will stay with me

past the first rays of dawn

A name that will surround me

with years in its hands,

so with an embrace,

we can brave this storm together. 

Author's Note

I wrote this poem during the first week of college, when I met so many new people, but knew that I would probably never see them again. But ya'll don't worry about me. I found so many amazing friends, and college is even more fun than I expected it to be. I hope you enjoy this poem, thank you so much for stopping by, and have a great day!
<3 Elisa

Reviews

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

That was a very interesting write. To be able to transport yourself in whatever time you choose, to see the past for comfort and refuge or to go to the future to see if you've succeeded, if you've grown. And what has changed, how you evolved. Again to seek comfort, to know that even though in the present moment it's a little scary and lonely, that it won't be so bad later on.

I am glad you are enjoying college! It is an awesome experience and hope the friends you meet stay by your side for years!

[Elisa]

Thank you so much for the incredibly insightful review and encouraging words! I really really appreciate it!

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

Always a pleasure!

[Horizons]

College's always full of fun especially the moments when students pull the legs of teachers & have some banters with 'em (but it depends what kinda teacher you are making fun with.. cause, some seemed like an old beat of heart who loves kicking students outta class). It's fun to make new-friends as well. I believe, old ones never stay with you for long except the fast ones so, making new friends & walking along with 'em is kinda great feeling. You've pondered your emotions inside such deepen words very well. Appreciate the whole poetry. I'm sure, this poetry's very close to your bare-naked heart, after all, it must be, it does belong to your memories - happiest memories of past. Keep writing!

[Elisa]

Thank you :D

[nazia]

College is really a wonderful place and a fun time spent with friends and loved ones. you may miss your family and the friends back home but you meet a whole new world, explore ideas you never thought of earlier.. An amazing write Elisa :)

[Elisa]

Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more!

[MsJewel]

I remember the first few weeks of college and how out of place I felt. But things change. I'm glad you made some wonderful friends. This is only the beginning Elisa. Enjoy every moment.

:) Julie

[Elisa]

Thanks Julie! :D

[sinNsincerity]

I really enjoyed this Elisa. I like how you touched on the past and future and the anxieties that accompany the questions we ask... Well done! =D

[Elisa]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it!

[sinNsincerity]

Of course, anytime

[Mayank]

I found meaning in this poem which is much more than just college. It's was like being different dimension.

[Elisa]

Wow thank you! I love that writing can mean so many different things to different people!

[One Lost Anti-Hero]

I am about to start my first year at college too and I don't really know what to expect. I love the wording you use in this poem. Great read.

[Elisa]

Thanks so much! Don't let this poem freak you out though. I'm about to finish my second semester here, and you'll definitely find friends eventually :) I wish you the best of luck in college, and thanks for reading!