I've been waiting my entire life.
waiting for him to start loving me
waiting for things to calm down
waiting for reason to find him
waiting for answers that have never come
waiting for life to get better
waiting for him to catch up with me
oh to have grabbed life by the horns
wrestled the devil out of my heart
forbearance taken to extremes
has caused me to lose years of my life
sometimes i just need to scream
at my twelfth century story book values
my knight in shining armor did not come
the dragon kept me locked away
and i've slept, waiting for that kiss
to wake me, but it never has
to hell with fairy tale endings
i'm putting on this shiny armor
taking up that glistening sword
i'm rescuing myself now
i'm the only one who ever could.
--bruised orange
BO,the poems have a healthy directness and healing honesty; the imagery in this poem is so appropriate:
ReplyDeletesometimes i just need to scream
at my twelfth century story book values
These lines have great depth of meaning for many of us who, perhaps because of our upbringing (like always not to hurt others or to be understanding), overlook our own lives and happiness:
forbearance taken to extremes
has caused me to lose years of my life
Very strong lines and poem, BO...
Thank you, Raj, for your thoughtful insights. For me, it is the process that is important, on a personal level. I am glad you find something for yourself here.
ReplyDeletepeace to you
--bo