Wednesday 3 February 2010

I Just Want To Be Happy

I want to grow wings….
Fly high in the sky
Until I reach and touch the burning stars
Hold the scorching stars tight in my palm
Until my skin burns and peels.
I mere price to pay
For my wishes and dreams to come true
I want to sit in a corner, pitch dark room
My hands and legs bound
Befriend the ghosts
Until their booing quietens
And I fear them no longer
I don’t want to be afraid anymore
I want to tear my heart open
From my ribs, the protective shield
That encased it
Forget past heartache, misery & insecurities
That held me back before
Give my heart to a complete stranger
In the middle of a unknown street
I want to know what love is

Can’t you see I just want to be happy?

5 comments:

  1. Beautiful. I hope you write some more. :)

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  2. "Poetry is the communication of the soul confined in an alphabet" Your words are filled with depth of feelings and emotions. I have read your poems and write this message to say that what you seek, you have, abundantly. It lies not out there instead it's hidden in your alphabet. Great poetry!

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  3. Powerful images; good poem. Are happiness and love synonymous?

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