Closets

We all have that quiet place where we can recover the us that has meaning. Mine is as far as I can walk on a trail, away from everyone, and be alone with myself in nature.

I had to quit drinking though. That's a dark place.

🌼❤

Dear AJ,

A lovely walk on a trail is as close to church as you can get. That image alone is refreshing and uplifting. And yes, drink can bring one to the dark place only sometimes you (I) have to quench that thirst to be reminded. 🤢
Thank you for showing and sharing with me another way and the generosity of adding this to your list. You are a treasure to me. H🌷

I posted here along time ago under another name about the darkness...perhaps I'll repost it sometime

I think that would be a great idea. I’d love to read it for sure!

https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/399789-there-are-no-bridges-to-disconnect/

I so like this

Dear SO,

Thank you very much for your read and lovely comment. I’m very grateful for both. Thank you again.
H🌷

hello beautiful Honoria this pulled deeply at my heart
I'm there lovely one 💕

Dear B,

Honestly, it’s been pulling on mine too. You are a comfort and a hug just when I need it and I don’t think I could adequately express my gratitude to you for that. Thank you for this lovely comment and adding this to your RL. Xx
H🌷

Yay!  New stuff from you!
It's worth the wait.

And, ah, I love the introspective confessional that you say you're not doing ("outside the box").  

"I am alone again.  I am enough" - excellent and gladly true!

As writers, regardless of our skill or experience, we are never really alone, are we?  We have our characters that roam around our heads, usually ourselves in some manner.
But we pull everything in, just to let it out through our own translation.

That carousel (horse)... it goes up and down, contained within a circle, yes.  But it's also a ring of protection.  An aura of sorts.  A closet can be a carousel, too.  

So glad you posted!

Dear S,

I like what you said about being being writers and never really alone as characters are roaming in our heads. While I don’t necessarily think of myself as a writer I can attest to the characters rattling around my head.
Wonderful observations between the carousel horse and closet as rings of protection. I hadn't put that together but I can totally see it. You’ve provided me with quite a bit to cogitate upon tonight, I thank you. Also, thank you for putting this on your list, the lovely comment and boot on my butt support to post.
H🌷

Dear BP,

They really do. For just those few minutes, to feel safe and able to rest from the travails of life, is sweet relief. Thank you so much. H🌷

Dear R,

I’ll take it as I know that muster doesn’t come easy and that makes this all the sweeter. And the RL is an extra kiss. I’ll take that too because I know no wiseassery this round means a double dose next time.

I’m on to you. I’m tellin’ mom!
(Thank you for the lovely comment.)
H🌷

Dearest, Honoria
This poem is spectacular❣❣ Can I share your closet...it seems to a place of self-discovery peace And enlightenment 🙏 The erotic side of me thought, "hey you  can..." never mind...I'll suppress my inner 😈😍
This passage is fantastic and I'm going to remember it for future refuge, "Safe haven to spew all the dark matter, from my heart of gold." You do indeed have a heart of purest gold.
I feel fortunate that you emerge from your haven to share your love and wisdom with world. Bravissima bella poeta! 😘🌹

Dear GW,

Of course you can share my closet. Your beautiful comments have made my heavy heart light again and I’m really grateful. I’m not so sure about any wisdom I’ve put forth but I do know I’ve gained a lot by meeting you and everyone here. Thank you for the RL list and moreover, thank you a million times for your loving kindness. H🌷

What are you drinking in there H ?
Sounds cozy amidst the pondering ...
Quality thoughts

BIG LIKE

Dear PS,

It is cozy! A bit crowded but very cozy. Thank you for thinking there are some quality thoughts in this. That is a major big time score for me and I appreciate that and the list add. H🌷

Scooch over in there, lovely lady!!
You and I would definitely make a 'fort' outta that closet, (something I used to do as a kid!) basking jointly in the security from our external pains!!... I too, love the line about your heart of gold. I couldn't agree more with what GW said, that it is 100% genuine 24K pure solid gold!! ... Without any doubt, I cherish it deeply and would definitely hold it safe hands, being there for you— understanding and recognizing the need to express self hatred and to respect the want to purge any and all ire that builds up around it... the way you need to, judgement free....
It would be one helluva of a closet!!!

Kudos for sharing your thoughts, Honoria!
I'm so glad you did.
Much love and support your way ✨
🌹 - 💙
B

Dear BV,

A fort. Fantastic. My siblings and I used to do that too. Yes, it’s the judgement free area that won’t look at me funny or think differently of me if I just want to say something. The closet loves me when I can’t seem to love me. I know you’d help me out and that is a lovely comfort.I feel a bit of a fraud as my “heart of gold” can sometimes be more brass and sass than precious metal. Alas…
Thank you to infinity and beyond for these gorgeous compliments, RL add and most of all friendship. H🌷

Hey H…….it’s good to find a place that’s just yours to go to……..not just physically but mentally too…….focus on silence with only your own mind thinking thru it all…….this ink is full of thoughts…….enjoyed…….purple luv & hugs xo :)

Dear FG,

Agreed. To have that place of solitude is to be able to rejuvenate and recharge. Thank you for your sweet comment. I’m really glad to see you today. H🌷

Hi H!!

Hey amiga:)  I get the closet thing. As a matter of fact the closet is all mine. My husband has maybe a couple of inches in there. He is on his way to move out of there ( I'm taking up all the room). I relate to this very much. My space. Surrounded with garments of who we are.
Who we were a couple of years ago with dated garments we just can't get rid of.

You do have a heart of gold so your closet must be a gold mine amiga:)
I'm kinda all over the place with this comment but this just spoke to me.

Dear A,

You’re way more generous than I that you gave your husband a couple of inches closet space. That’s valuable real estate 😉

I used to give away items after a year but I kept losing track of that and gave up. Now it’s more if it fits it’s a keeper if it doesn’t it’s a goner.
Thank you for your lovely compliment and RL add. It warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. H🌷

Sounds like a lot going on. Life's a massive struggle on so many levels. Good write.

Dear L,

You pegged that one. Never a dull moment but always cheered by a visit from you. Thank you so much for your kind comment and RL add.
H🌷

Dearest Honoria

God, don't we all need our own closets, whatever form they take.
We need that safe place, that quiet spot to dump our shit that life throws us.
One of my many issues was alcohol too. But it doesn't have that power any more now thankfully,
There's still more than enough to fill that slot though.
My closet was/is a number of things, one is reading, that is just the safest place on earth for me, I'd have been truly fucked without my kindle.
It has factually saved my life over and over.
Another closet is both my dog and walking him.
He has been my tether to life. Of all the things in life I'd have regretted most was buster and the though of him not having me anymore saved me.
Two more safe havens for me is my son and my partner.
These two I couldn't abandon for anything.
I think now looking back into the not too distant past I have more to keep me here than the need to let go.

I'm not sure if I've helped you or not, but your poem screamed out to me, been there, still there. I know you probably have plenty of people to talk to, but please reach out if you ever need or want to talk

Love n peace my friend
💜💜💜💜🙏🙏

Dear W,

Thank you for this lovely, everything.  I couldn’t agree more, we all of us, need a safe place to go. Reading is a fundamentally excellent closet as we are transported to other lives and can escape for those few precious moments. Having loved ones and pets are another way to feel loved and safe. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the generosity of your response. It is a comfort like no other in knowing there are lovely people in the world like you and all the poets I’ve met here. Your talent and kindnesses have been and meant the the world to me. Thank you. X H🌷

Hello H, closet-space to be uniquely one's wonderful self, unconditionally an o.k person --  very human, and very humanly penned. The alcohol thing, have been there during a horrible divorce involving two small children too, my worst nightmare -- if I dare to say, the route out is a uniquely personal doorway to a better phase in life -- that's all. Though it seems to remain for ever sniping from the sidelines.  You're very lovely, remember that, -- Josh.

Dear J,

I really appreciate you sharing this with me. And your right, the way out is very personal and the pull back is constant. I can only imagine what you had to handle during that time and I’m so sorry for it. I’m happy that you made it to the other side. It feels hopeful to me that I can achieve that also. Someday.  It is a blessing to me for this lovely comment from you, thank you. H🌷

Hello beautiful 🌹I so relate to this on so many levels, phew i’ll tell-ya. I too have a closet though mine is the pantry and the door locks 🔒 which i love, i sing and drink and write Napo in there.
Really love how you express yourself here and the volume is perfect I appreciate your ability to bring the writer in and  
keeping us with you the whole way ♥️
You are honest and true 👍🏻
Love jackie your sis🤗♥️

Ps Scooch ovah H darlin, *ouch hey now watch-out!  Whoops—! I think I just stepped on bluevelvetes foot 🦶 sorry about that Blue  🤣  
love this!

Dear J,

A lockable pantry! What a score. I am very flattered and so grateful for this lovely comment. I think we’re going to bang out some rockin’ poems from our respective closets for napo😊. It’s a party now with you, me and BV in there! 🧁🎊🎉
X
H🌷

I just adore the vision that this provokes CLOSET POETS! Hilarious ! 😂😂😂 🤗
what a great piece you have here darlin  
I truly love you so much Honoria 🤗♥️🌹

Hang on tight because now we know a little bit more than we did last year! We are gonna rock the joint.
❤️

Closets, basements, attics, wherever we can retreat to, it's a powerful place to be with our thoughts.
Amazing write Honoria.

Dear W,

Quite right, wherever that space is for healing and safety is a godsend. Thank you so much for this lovely compliment and RL. It is always a pleasure when you visit. H🌷

We all need them sometimes.   Reading the first few lines you made me think of the confessional in church.  But  that  is getting old (and kind of putrid to many). Even our imaginary closets can do us a lot of good.

Dear R,

I agree the confessional can be a bit daunting but a closet can feel a bit safer and definitely kinder without the priest. Thank you so much for your read and thoughtful comment. I really appreciated this. H🌷

Hey, you're overdue to post new material.   This site ain't free!  Feed us!  

LOL! Sheesh, the pressure.  I do appreciate the nudge. Can I extend my line of credit?

The work never stops. So the writing never stops. I am so diggin this write [as I sip on my gin , closeted in my rocking chair]

Dear N,

Cheers! Sounds like a fabulous set up you’ve got going on there. You’re so right, the work is endless and just keeps on keeping on. Thank you for your read and kind comment. I’m very grateful. Thank you. H🌷

I really enjoyed reading this, thanks for sharing this.

LJ

Dear L,

I’m very humbled by your kind comment and RL add. Thank you very much for both. H🌷

This poem inspired me to keep going. You have a gift with words. <3

Dear A,

What sweet and gracious comment to greet me first thing. You’ve left me speechless and that is not an easy thing to do. 😊
Of course you’ll keep going because your talent will drive you to do so!
Thank you very much for the RL add and your lovely response. H🌷

Of course! You are wonderful, never forget that.

Milton once said that the most difficult journey a man could make is that within himself. You face it bravely in your little confessional.

I wanted to note what a great start you are off to in the challenge this year.

Dear A,

Thank you for the kind comment. It is a harrowing journey, the self, isn’t it? Somehow or other we all get through it. Thank you for the encouragement and overall positivity especially amidst the bumpy start and very obvious hole in the current fabric of NaPo. Xx
H🌷

Dear H 🌼
We all need this closet in whatever form it takes for us to rest, rejuvenate and then tell our tales if we choose to share those intimate moments about  ourselves... sometimes it is the writing itself that blows the doors right off the closet .. a very beautiful and deeply felt ink spill.

🌼🦋🌼
JeJe

Dear J,

I couldn’t agree more with your assessment. I love the image of the doors blowing off their hinges! That’s fantastic! Thank you for this lovely comment and the gracious RL add. Made my day. H🌷

I can relate, hope all is well more days than not! Nice write. I could use a closet that big. lol

Dear K,

There are more days that are good than not, and for that I’m grateful. Thank you very much for your read and kind comment. I really appreciate your visit it was a great way to start off the day. Thank you.
H🌷

Dear H,
Don't know how I missed this excellent piece, by one of my favorite poets!  Everything about the poem is honest and compelling....REALLY liked the writing!
-Ted

Dear T,

I am very much obliged and very honored by your lovely comment. You are gifted with a warm and uplifting manner that makes me feel happy. I’m indebted to you. Thank you again for your kindness. H🌷

Dear Honoria,
See how you are admired and loved?!!  It's a pleasure to read you...always!  As I write this reply, you have been absent for too long...I cannot closet my desire to read you again SOON!
-Ted