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Don't Judge a Parcel By its Wrappings

by Amber B

Trapped
in a tiny box
a tightly wrapped
pretty bow
dark inside
box

he wants me there
shoved inside
the world an empty oblivion

I tipped over
and fell out
and discovered color
and newness
and happiness

things I never knew
things I want to explore
but leave?
leave that small
secure
pretty package?

I'm torn
paper and all

02/02/2004

Author's Note: I was considering leaving the poem at "he wants me there" what do ya'll think about that? Or is it better with more words?

Posted on 02/03/2004
Copyright © 2024 Amber B

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/04/04 at 02:11 AM

Hi Amber. This is an excellent piece, and so powerfully subtle, it's scary. It sounds like that you're trapped in a relationship, but have somehow through chance or perhaps stronger, fate, broken free...no longer a prisoner. In that case, I would leave off the last six lines, which imbalance, take the poem in a whole unexpected and awkward direction. Much more strength in closing off with the line: things I want to explore

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