Safe in My Place

***This was one of the first poems i wrote after the death of my father on feb 1st 2003. I felt so overwelmed by the idea that for months afterwords i was completely numb to the world, and because of this numbness i couldn't seem to write. This was my first successful poem that i was able to write. I was feeling overwhelmed with the world, with dealing with my greif over my father, with work, with college applications (i had gotten back most of my replys by then and it turned out i got into the course i decided i didnt want and was refused the one i really wanted.) plus other things from my social life. I decided to write about a way i can escape these burdens in life these "chains" of life by writing about how it feels to sit in my favorite spot by the rapids in the spring time. i think it turned out really well. i this is one of my favorites. hope you like it.***

I close my eyes

and drift away.

I rise above

I feel no pain.

I have no worries

I have no strain.

The world shut out,

though the horror remains.

I’m safe inside my haven

I’m free of all restrains.

I sit here in silence

beneath the suns warm rays.

I feel the cool breeze

as it caresses my face,

and wish this moment could last forever.

Forever and a day.

I breathe in the sweet air

as a smile crosses my face.

And listen as the river rushes by,

flowing freely, unrestrained.

I take it all in, I feel every sin.

Unwilling to open my eyes,

unwilling to give in.

Finally my eyes flutter open,

reality now taking the reins.

I reach up my hand slowly

as a tear trails down my face.

I take in all my surroundings

as my room slowly starts to take shape.

My heart it feels heavy,

my hands they feel chained.

A slave to reality, to horror and to pain.

But hope still live here, I will never be chained.

So long as I have my haven,

a place where I can escape

So long as I feel

safe in my place.

~ Written by Cheri Mackenzie April 1st, 2003 ~

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