Shell

Life in a shell, but smashing the shell.

Shell

I enjoy life; within a shell

Shielding me from miseries

Also disabling love, to reach a full extent

I enjoy this; but the time comes

When feelings cross my mind

That I’m not protected; just hidden away

That depression eats me as I stay tucked away

But I take charge,

I smash my shell to pieces

Feeling pain for real; loving for real

I kiss him; loving him for real

I also feel the pain as his lips break the kiss

The shell no longer holds me; I hold myself.

Author's Note

Reviews appreciated. I'd love some advice on how to fix this one up---

Reviews

[HopelesslyDevoted]

this is beautiful, i was in a shell once too. it took someone to come into my life and show me what love really was to help me break out or even want to break out.
i love this poem,
it shows how good it feels to finally be free and I love the last line
"The shell no longer holds me; i hold myself"
so much strength! AWESOME!

[Kate Hunter]

Shells. Aren't they great??

[Coyote Poetry]

A very description of escaping the protection of a shell. Ain't easy to break. But when we can escape. A wide open road for us is possible. I like the ending. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[cassandra violet]

WOW! I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this poem is. The language, the imagery, the message its all radiant! the last line really tied it all together too. I enjoyed reading this, thanks for suggesting it :)

[clauds294]

This a wonderful coming out of your shell poem. I can definetly relate to this! I'm not too good at fixing poems sorry :/