Olly Olly Oxen-Free

If I throw myself..

on the floor again

if my heart can endure

love and loss again

I will ascend

to a higher consciousness

where souls shine bright

where wishes blow freely

with warmth from the cold

where truth is told

as it whispers the past

and foretells the future

to call me home…

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Almost a prayer. Splendid...:)............

[Bright Ocean Star]

beautifully written, sentimental and compelling. Great write!

[Nance]

thank you so much. ….and it's always hard to know when a poem is actually finished…. I may add to this later…. :)

[Frieda P]

Interesting title, it drew me in, not what I was expecting, much depth to these hidden layers....enjoyed.

[Nance]

Hi Frieda, glad you enjoyed it. I used olly olly oxen free as a title ( a catch phrase used in children's games) because after all the love lost and the hurt that comes with life, rather than stay hidden inside and being a recluse, I have found it better to live by stepping out in plain view without the fear of losing my balance and place in the world… :)

[Frieda P]

That's always the first step, good on you, thanks for sharing Nance & you're welcome. :)