Third rate hopes, secondhand dreams,
Living life in a fishbowl,
Looking out through the curtained windows,
My imagination swallows me whole.
Flashes of colour drift past my eyes,
Blurs of perfection racing outside,
‘Let me out’ something inside me cries,
But yet in my cocoon I stay, I hide,
Afraid of what I might lose out on,
Yet more afraid of the outcome of a risk.
Feeling little more than a pawn,
Yet I don’t want it to change…
My mind is a prison, yet I am a willing captive,
So lonely inside, so scary outside,
What do I decide?
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.
I am an ambivert. Earlier I was an introvert, it took me a long time to reach here so I can relate to the poem. Beautifully written.
Trust me the best place to let in your poem in depth is to sit away from the crowd a silent place and thats when u get an answer on what to decide. Beautifully written.
Living life in a fishbowl,
Looking out through the curtained windows,
My imagination swallows me whole.
Beautiful lines. I love being an introvert. Wouldn’t want it any other way.
A beautiful poem… superbly penned down Meeta. Keep writing and keep shining.
Beautiful words, Meetali. As an introvert, I could relate to it. In a world that celebrates extroverts, being an introvert isn’t bad either.
I’m an introvert who is slowly trying to change but could relate much to this
Lovely poem. I love the variety of writing you have on your blog. I am an extrovert but the rest of my family are introverts.
Being an introvert is really powerful. I’m happy that I can spend the entire day without having the need to utter a word. If you think about it, that’s a blessing in disguise
So beautifully written. Lovely poem. I am an introvert so can relate to your words.
Lovely poem! I am an out and out extrovert but my husband is a introvert and I understand your poem. Beautifully described!
One introvert to another – I know hope it feels! Love the feeling conveyed by this poem. “My mind is a prison, yet I am a willing captive,
So lonely inside, so scary outside,
What do I decide?”
This is me alright! How did you know?
Beautiful poem. I had been introvert in school. I have change a lot. Can feel it.
You have penned it beautifully. I am an ambivert and often attract introverts in my life 🙂 Loved reading this.
I love the way you wrote this, seems like you have depicted my fife out there. I can understand how it feels.
“My mind is a prison, yet I am a willing captive. ” The lines are so deep so profound. Every bit of your poem resonates with my inner turmoil. Loved the poem it’s written very beautifully.
Lovely lovely is what I can say.beautifully described an introvert
What beautiful poetry!!!!
Perfect words to express the emotion n feelings
You have beautifully worded this poem Meetali. It’s simple yet profound n most of it is relatable. Loved it ❤
Beautiful I felt myself in
your words. Short, sweet, yet captivating.
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Very poignant and true of the Meetali I know!