@lone swan
#Caging my heart out...
shut wadi
shut wadi
this is so good
thanks
lone swan
I feel the raw emotion and pain in your words, as if love has become a turbulent storm, leaving scars on your heart. The imagery of a prisoner in a cage, biting your ribs off, paints a vivid picture of the struggle and suffering. The metaphorical shedding of teeth and bleeding chest conveys a sense of loss and despair.
Your plea for happiness is palpable, yet the anticipation of it seems elusive. The mention of tears and the desire for the pain to go away evoke a deep sense of longing and anguish. The imagery of sitting in the forest, hoping the pain misses your ribs and stabs your heart, reflects a complex emotional landscape.
The idea of using a tart to burn out the pain, smoking it out, and drowning it with tears adds layers to the coping mechanisms explored in the poem. The reference to Astarte and the regret of letting your heart out suggests a reflection on past choices and the consequences they've brought.
In reading your poem, I sense a journey of grappling with intense emotions, seeking release, and perhaps finding solace in unconventional ways. It's a poignant expression of the complexities and contradictions that love can bring. Your words invite reflection on the depth of human experience and the intricate dance between joy and sorrow.