Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Refuge

Occupy only myself
still under covers
still in my skin
warm air out,
cool air in,
to feel safe,
to feel free,
to rest, I must
occupy only myself.

This one was written for the "occupy" prompt on Poetry Jam.
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11 comments:

  1. MaryDecember 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Yes, indeed, Victoria. This poem makes me feel so warm and safe and under MY quilt (where I will be soon). Thank you for taking part in the 'jam.'

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  2. PeggyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Yes a good place to occupy. This does give such a feeling of safety and rest. Good response!

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  3. Carrie Van HornDecember 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    A beautiful truth Victoria...you have spoken it well! :-)

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  4. Kevin RouthDecember 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Love this! Simple - yet powerful.

    Visiting from the 'Poetry Jam'. :)

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  5. siggiofmaineDecember 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Thank you...well written.
    Peace
    Siggi in Downeast Maine

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  6. MargaretDecember 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hmm. nice. I kind of had the same thought. Focus on ourselves. :)

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  7. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 16, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely. Yes, one must first occupy oneself!

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  8. Enchanted OakDecember 16, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    The world beyond my doorstep is so large and full of woe, insoluable problems, bigger than my wee little self. I feel this poem in my own heart.

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  9. HelenDecember 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I should be chanting this every morning ... nicely done.

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  10. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryDecember 18, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    what a sing song a like piece.
    love the ending line,
    smiles.

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  11. Judy RoneyDecember 19, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I like this poem a lot. Great response to occupy. We first must center ourself to be of much use to others.

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