Under the Covers

Under the Covers

A Poem by Rebecca Hope Rouston

I feel like we’re speaking from a place of shame and fear. Just scared little kids in our beds, under the covers. Cold, alone, still waiting all these years later for our parents to tell us…you’re safe, you’re good, you’re not in trouble, you have my help. They never came in though. We would love to replace them for each other. How can we when we, too, are still under the covers? If only we were the safety. If we make each other good. If we avoid any trouble. Be our own helpers… maybe they’ll come in and free me. Do what they say! Stop! It’s all your fault! You messed up again? Maybe this is why they never came in. I don’t want to either. And just like that… we’re alone under the covers again…
Or we could just cuddle in bed.

© 2023 Rebecca Hope Rouston


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there is nothing like nestling with a loved one on bed. I really wonderful poem

Posted 11 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

There is something to be said for cuddling.

Posted 11 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Rebecca Hope Rouston
Rebecca Hope Rouston

Neverland, MI



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I'm Rebecca. My words are my story, your interpretation is yours. Sober since 2/4/2019, with one vacation to neverland. "Free yourself from yourself" - Tool more..

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