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Trying to stay focused,

I attempt a passive attitude.

But, behind these eyes

the fire is burning high,

trying not to become used.
 

If I can keep the lid on slightly,

let some steam escape the crack,

keep the fire inside, for me and mine,

and focus on what I have.
 

A little something less than normal,

not quite special or unique,

just trying to keep a lid on things,

and keep me..controlling me.

I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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Submitted by weirdelf on 13 December 2007 - 8:38am.
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Eeeek, this is a very scary poem

Is part two where you go to a bell tower with a snipers rifle?
cheers,
Jess
wishing you a Salubrious Solstice

Submitted by themoonman on 13 December 2007 - 9:10am.
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Thank you

Hi, thanks for reading my poem…I was talking about sex when I wrote this but the good thing about poetry is it can mean so many differant things to the reader…the bell tower? ummmm…

Submitted by weirdelf on 14 December 2007 - 4:43pm.
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eek again

I so often get poems completely wrong here I have stopped being embarrassed about it. It’s true, once we release our work to others it gains a life of its own (if its good). It’s also a major cause of writers block, when we try to control it too much. Your poem could be taught in schools for all the underlying meanings, whether you intended them or not.
cheers,
Jess
wishing you a Salubrious Solstice