Safe

Am I... am I safe?
Shielded by the folds of my warm blanket
Hugging knees to chest so tight
As they sing peace into existence

But unseen walls I've built so strong
Sink like sand at the snarl of danger
My hard work falls to pieces, melts like butter in my hands

Am I... am I safe?

I cannot hide from the fiery anger
From that disappointed voice
The string of bruises and broken lives
Cold hands pushing, pushing me away

I cannot flee from the stench of hatred
From the memories flooding through
Haunting me, hurting me, taking me...

Am I... am I safe?
Safe from him... from her... from me?

Rebuild my crumbling wall
Covers tucked over my head
Doors double checked, locked tight
Eyes slowly drift closed for the night

But I cannot rest
I cannot sleep
Am I... safe?

Reviews

[Jenny Nelson]

Ah, what always comes back to haunt just when you think you've dealt with it. An emotionally charged and powerful write! Well conveys what taunts and haunts.

[ashley]

Your poems always blow my mind, this is incredible. Strong emotions in this piece. You said things other people only think in the back of their minds but never say out loud. This one broke my heart because I know how that is. Brilliant job, as always. 100/100