Shelter From The Storm, Poetry
Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm
Our own minds can give us freedom, or enslave us in a world of darkness and terror. At times, we play back painful messages in our minds over and over that we were forced to be subjected to as children. These negative dialogues become our reality as they take a life of their own, affecting how we behave, make decisions, and live out our lives. It would be helpful for us to remember to build ourselves up, and not continue to re-injure ourselves by playing back any negative recordings of our past.
Shelter From The Storm
Inside my bedroom
is where I take shelter
from this world's
terrorizing whirlpool of
helter-skelter.
If these walls were soundproof,
I would never hear roar
the dangerous monster
that lurks outside
my door!
Hide
Both night and day,
this is where I abide;
for so many years, now,
I have managed
to hide!
Reach for the doorknob?
I will not dare!
Is it raining or sunny
outside?
I do not care!
Shelter From The Storm
Security
Books, a typewriter,
my radio, and dolls;
my needed security
is found within
these four walls.
My vivid imagination
will give furious chase
to any boredom
that chances
to enter my place.
My Mind
Happy and contented,
I will live in here, forever,
as long as the blankets,
covering my windows,
will still be holding together.
But, where on earth
will I ever find adequate shelter
from the ravaging of my own mind's,
heightening,
helter-skelter?
~
Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm
External Trauma
| Internal Trauma
| Repercussions of External & Internal Trauma
|
|---|---|---|
Take Shelter
| Finding Shelter is Difficult
| PTSD
|
Find Someone to Talk to
| Find Someone to Talk to
| Chronic Anxiety
|
Get Support
| Get Therapy and/or Support
| Lowered Immunity to Diseases due to High Stress Levels
|
Talk to God
| Talk to God
| Depression
|
Medication Might Be Helpful
| Isolation; Feelings of Lonliness
| |
Cognitive Therapy
| ||
Self-Care
| Self-Care
| |
Self-Help Books
| Self-Help Books
|
Taking Shelter From Helter-Skelter
Do you think that internal trauma can be just as bad as external pain?
Sad & Soothing Piano Music
© 2017 Yancosky
Comments
AUTHORI am obliged, Robert.
I like the graphics. Great poem. I think it's great how you put to poetry issues such as this.
- AUTHOR
Thank you, Larry, for your very kind comment. Yes, I love that song by, Paul Simon.
More succinctly says what Paul Simon wrote in "I am a Rock". Love the way your words register in my mind. Powerful, endearing.
- AUTHOR
TSOM,
Your comment is “Wow”, too :-) I love it! Thank you!
Hugs,
Tamara
Tamara
Just, Wow!
This is raw and beautiful
- AUTHOR
Thank you, Hari. I am glad to be back :-)
Too good. What an expression on inner conflicts. Wonderful tamara.
- hari
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