I'm no poet...

...in fact, I'm not sure I've written any poetry before other than what we had to write during English lessons at school, but I wrote this a couple of nights ago (at about midnight, which is my excuse for any bad grammar you might find ), and although it's really not very good, I thought I'd share it. Haven't thought of a title.

So, where are you from?
And when I tell them,
Maybe I imagine it, but
I see pity in their eyes, and I
Don't want it.
It's not meant for me.
Change the subject.
How can I let go
If you won't let me?

Ever wondered what it's like
To be too scared to search for your hometown online
For fear
Of what you might see?
11 years on
It's all still there, and I
Can't read it.
How can I let go
If you won't let me?

And then there's my mind
My own worst enemy.
It will always lead me back
To this, of which I cannot speak
The words, but it will always stay with me.
Just a few memories
But it's enough.
How can I let go
If I won't let me?

((((((((rio)))))

happy birthday, sorry it's late

Your poem was well written but sad, don't put yourself down, it was written from your heart, sending you gentle hugs if that;s ok,

love, Jinny xxxxxxxxxx

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because i couldn't give you a pressie jinny xoxoxoxo

RIo

very well written........I can relate to it so well......

gotta tell people

((((((((( Rio ))))))))))

It expresses what you feel. I like it, and I'm sorry that you struggle so with this. I really think you are a neat person, and I always look forward to your posts.

Rap

(((((jinnyann))))) Don't worry about it! Unfortunately the university internet connection doesn't allow Youtube, but I think I know the video... Thanks.

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Your poem was well written but sad, don't put yourself down, it was written from your heart, sending you gentle hugs if that;s ok

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Thanks, muffy. I'm both glad and sorry that you can relate.

Good point, Sky, thanks!

(((((Rapunzel))))) Thanks. It was actually easier to write than I thought it would be, I was quite surprised. Glad you like it! I wish I could just move on, but I can't seem to figure out how. Thanks!

I wish I could just move on, but I can't seem to figure out how.

By sharing your poem you just took a huge step. Congrats Rio. We're all on your side and rooting for you!

Thanks, Petunia! Think I took a step backwards last night, though - I was looking through pages on PTSD symptoms and it was making me feel just as anxious as it's done before. At least I managed to keep away from anything too specific, I guess!