I Run Away

Tis a bit bout me

I run away

now and then

like a child

I've always been

I ran away when I was ten

when I heard her wish

I'd never been

 

I run away...I run away

I run away

 

I leave behind all the woe

never think just where I'll go

Even as a man I've found

I will leave without a sound

if I feel misunderstood

made to feel I'm no good

 

I run away...I run away

I run away

 

It is no-one's fault but mine

I run away, sometimes to find

I walk the sands

near the sea

and search the waves

for why I'm me

 I run away

when I'm afraid

I'll find the answer

of what I'm made

 

I run away...I run away

I run away

 

There comes a time

each ship must shore

the anchor dropped

to sail no more

What will I do...or say...or be

when there's no way

to run from me

 

I will run away...run away

I will run away

Reviews

[Andrea A. Wentz]

I know how you feel Rain. We all want to run away now and then. I think that's where pride and stubborness can be a good thing. That's what they want, just want you to go away, submit to their pressures and attempts to break you. That's when you dont let them win, but stand up and say do your worse. I am not affraid.

I'm so glad to see you are back, and hopefully to stay. You are always missed my friend. :)

All my love dear friend

[Nick Erickson]

The flow and imagery in this piece is excellent, giving the reason for running away in the beginning.
Everyone feels like this from time to time, even wanting to run as far from themselves as they can.
That my friend, is why we write... to run away from ourselves.
Well done!!

[Anne Martin]

Beautifully written, Ray.

I walk the sands
near the sea
and search the waves
for why I'm me
I run away
when I'm afraid
I'll find the answer
of what I'm made

I felt like this just today. One of your best.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I feel the same , want to run away but of course cannot ..
I like this it is different for you ..
i awlays enjoy your writing on any subject.
i also just reviewed this and the rating bar went mad so i hope it lets me
rate it again so i can give it the 100 !

Chloe
xoxo

[Rogue Daffodil]

This is a wonderful piece, that I can certainly relate to. I think everyone runs away for situations, or things about themselves that they are not fond of. Running is easy, that is until you find yourself running in circles, as I often do. I am glad that this piece was brought to my attention, so I could have the opportunity to read it. Thanks.

~Rogue Daffodil~

[Celtic Cat]

Yup. I hear you. LOUD AND CLEAR. The presentation gets an A+.....it is our inner children that always wish to flee..is it not? I was thinking about when I was called a quiter when I was little. Yesterday, maybe this morning....and about all the things I've quit since then. It seems that some things just stick, you know. Are they defense mechanisms, crucial to our survival, or are they at the very core of our demise? I know not. But somebody may have just quit me.....and it hurts. I don't want to quit anymore...and yet, I'm prepared to miss my final class tonight, my first debut next week....my job...my dreams. Maybe one day you'll stop running and I'll stop quitting. In the meantime, at least we know it. They say awareness is the key. 'course they never did tell us where that damn lock is, did they?
Excellent write, Rain. Keep 'em coming.

[Jason]

The tone i have received in this write is one of wanting to avoid responsibilty. That is the workings of the inner child inside of me. Great write!

[Jane Doe]

I would love to runaway sometimes too. The child in me becomes overwhelmed and just wants to retreat to a simpler time. You describe this feeling very well in this piece. Great writing.

[Polly Lewis]

I know how personal this is to you sweetie; it must have been difficult to write. We all run away sometimes, it's how we stay sane. There is no shame in it. But to keep coming back the way you do takes an amazing amount of strength and courage. You are an inspiration to me.

The darkness is always followed by the light, and out of the pain you endure comes another wonderful piece my friend.

[Candle in the wind]

Don't ever run away from us again my friend when you can run to us and we can run to you for comfort. Just be there hear me!!!!

[Emily B]

Revelation


We make ourselves a place apart
Behind light words that tease and flout,
But oh, the agitated heart
Till someone find us really out.

'Tis pity if the case require
(Or so we say) that in the end
We speak the literal to inspire
The understanding of a friend.

But so with all, from babes that play
At hide-and-seek to God afar,
So all who hide too well away
Must speak and tell us where they are.

Robert Frost