subtle feeling of comfort

written this morning, whilst my mind was wandering away from the fact that i'm stuck out here on a oil rig platform in the middle of the gulf of mexico

I feel disconnected
when you ask too much from me
at any given time
I'm not saying that I'm not listening,
I just don't want you to feel
like it's been helpful on your behalf,
when it's probably been
my acts of cynicism and naivety
allowing me to hide, further
behind a heartless shell,
a subtle feeling of comfort
that appears to be misplaced,
it'll pass over,
in time

I may always hide,
face to face,
but I always leave the truth to find
when I am not around
in these words I leave behind

Reviews

[Emily B]

I almost came to your words this morning, I saw your name in the new works. But something else caught my attention and I was glad to find you left me a read request.

I like these words. The meaning and the half-meaning and the words left behind. We hide too well, sometimes. It's good to remember to leave something of ourselves behind to make up for what we left out. It's good to see you around. Be well.

[TL Boehm]

wow. Out on an oil rig? Sheesh. That's a story in itself - leaving truth in words to pick it up later. I can relate to that.

[Vee]

I really like this. I loved the phrasing and the atmosphere of it. Reminds me a lot of something I would write >.<
Great job, especially the last stanza.
It makes me feel like what you are saying is that you're struggling with yourself, and that's how I relate to it.