One ContainmentA Poem by Jasmine GarciaThe thought of rejection is superior to the feeling of love. That is why falling in love and seeing your own downfall is more painful than rebuilding yourself up.One Containment the One person the One only one I see across the room, in the halls I can’t Escape walking, Smile gracing my lips, Walking down the stairs to the Meeting place. others pass. I only have my mind on One; One person. I turn right. no words can Explain the Feelings I have. One text. Meet me in practice rooms nothing More. 5 words, Enough for me. I take a left. Darkness behind each door. all but One. Bouncing on the balls of my feet wanting to scream: Finally. I Contain my Feelings I Approach Eyes closed. a deep Breath, another, a long Exhale. Eyes open a Saddening Sight. hands over each Other, shoulders pressed Together. If only it was Me. a deep Breath, another, a long Exhale. knob turning, foot forward, eyes Teary, hands Shaking; a loud Creak. I Contain my Feelings, a smile on my lips Again. I Don’t want to smile, but I do. Shaky Breath. Hey guys. Eyes meet no Emotion behind. Hi! Head of silky hair turning Away. Babe meet my Friend eyes Fall, but I Contain my Feelings. © 2019 Jasmine Garcia |
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