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The Comfort Zone
I keep my deepest emotions
like love and devotion
built up in a bottle
at the bottom
of the ocean
you’re diving deep
and if you dive
a little deeper
you might see
the me
that's
trapped
beneath the surface
and I’m inexplicably nervous
shaking in my boots
my foundation
quaking
beneath my feet,
tugging tightly
at my roots
but I refuse to let loose
I plant myself
firmly
into the dirt,
taking shelter
from the tumultuous
winds of change
and the torrential
rains of hurt
so, I sit in stagnant waters
a stick in the mud
stuck
begging for change,
questioning my worth
and letting fear
steer this ship
right into the earth
like love and devotion
built up in a bottle
at the bottom
of the ocean
you’re diving deep
and if you dive
a little deeper
you might see
the me
that's
trapped
beneath the surface
and I’m inexplicably nervous
shaking in my boots
my foundation
quaking
beneath my feet,
tugging tightly
at my roots
but I refuse to let loose
I plant myself
firmly
into the dirt,
taking shelter
from the tumultuous
winds of change
and the torrential
rains of hurt
so, I sit in stagnant waters
a stick in the mud
stuck
begging for change,
questioning my worth
and letting fear
steer this ship
right into the earth
Published 13th Nov 2020
Author's Note
Something I came up with a week or so ago. I'm just now finding confidence to publish. Enjoy :)
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13th Nov 2020 12:05pm
13th Nov 2020 12:42pm
Anonymous
13th Nov 2020 6:13pm
I feel every word and hear you.
Anonymous
- Edited 13th Nov 2020 8:48pm
13th Nov 2020 8:38pm
What would happen if a bird was too scared to leave the limb?
If it clang tightly to the nest it grew up in?
Could he ever touch the sky?
Or feel the wind under his wing?
What else might he be missing?
Being scared of change is completely normal,
it is something we can’t change and helps protects us, biologically.
And it makes sense, there are many dangers out there
…but there is also life, living, love, wisdom, and growing that you could miss if you are too scared to let go.
I hope that you lift your hands and feel the water rushing through.
I hope that you untie your boots and leave them in the mud behind you.
Good luck out there, NB.
If it clang tightly to the nest it grew up in?
Could he ever touch the sky?
Or feel the wind under his wing?
What else might he be missing?
Being scared of change is completely normal,
it is something we can’t change and helps protects us, biologically.
And it makes sense, there are many dangers out there
…but there is also life, living, love, wisdom, and growing that you could miss if you are too scared to let go.
I hope that you lift your hands and feel the water rushing through.
I hope that you untie your boots and leave them in the mud behind you.
Good luck out there, NB.
13th Nov 2020 10:38pm
What Scribbles said ^^. Beautifully intimate and resonant. Excellent writing 💜
13th Nov 2020 11:13pm
Exquisite. I'm glad you shared this with us. Wrestle that steering wheel away from Fear; he'll take you straight to the land of Ordinary. And that's not where you belong.
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13th Nov 2020 11:20pm
I feel a little different vibe coming from you in the this write... and I like it... a nicely composed piece no doubt...🔥
14th Nov 2020 2:27am
Anonymous
- Edited 22nd Nov 2020 9:45am
14th Nov 2020 3:51am
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14th Nov 2020 8:01am
14th Nov 2020 2:00pm
Anonymous
- Edited 8th May 2021 11:45am
14th Nov 2020 8:43pm
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15th Nov 2020 8:59am
NB, you've written a master piece here. Honestly. It flows so naturally, I think it would also make a great spoken word piece.
Thank you for sharing. I'll share with my 16 yo who is currently dealing with some anxiety and depression.
Thank you for sharing. I'll share with my 16 yo who is currently dealing with some anxiety and depression.
