SHELTER

inspired by Ray LaMontagne's song "Shelter."

SHELTER

 

 

A soul in pain cries out for shelter

Shelter from the unbearable hurt of losing its most beloved one

Shelter allowing healing to begin

Shelter to distract the worried mind

Shelter from self-inflicted psychological torture

The cry is long and loud and piercing

The cry is heard

Shelter is given

The tortured soul relaxes, collapses into the arms of shelter

With shelter there is a chance for the soul to heal, to breathe easier, to come out of the darkness into the sunlight, to enjoy, to open self to love again

 

 

10/29/08

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

We need to shelter our selves and emotions from the continuous storms on the horizons as well as our thoughts from the evil ones. On human level, we need to help agencies that shelter the homeless, the poor, the needy which offers them basic needs. A wonderful and humane poem...:)..........................

[Listmaker]

Written after my son's breakup from the love of his life.

[Sami Khalil]

I understand. You are welcome...:).................

[Lydia Shutter]

When we lose a loved one, the pain is indeed unbearable. Unfortunately, I have been through this all too often. We try to shelter our souls and our hearts, but the truth is, we have to accept reality....and then move onward carrying sweet memories in our hearts. A very emotional write. If you are suffering after the loss of a loved one, I am sorry for your loss. Be well. Lydi**

[Listmaker]

Lydia, this was written after my son broke up with a long term girlfriend. To say he was devastated for a very, very long time is an understatement.

[Listmaker]

Sami - Thank you for the review. Couldn't agree more about the need for shelter on an individual level and a societal level.