Overfilling

Inspired by a Sylvia Plath's quote.

I harbor weeks and weeks 

of overgrown weed 

overfilling the secret linings 

of my heart.

Author's Note

'See, the darkness is
leaking from the cracks.
I can not contain it.
I can not contain my life.'

~ Sylvia Plath ~

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, Yumna, she definitely could not contain her life...it simply got away from her too often and out of her control...
like an overgrown weed, which made the flower that was her heart choke until there was no more breath.
you capture that in these few words,
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I relate to her words too often and was inspired to write this one...
Thank you so much for reading and your thoughts here, Jacob. Appreciated.

[Neville]

some words are far too heavy
some words are very sad
these words are far too sad

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for reading and feeling this piece, Nev. Appreciated.

[Neville]

You are most welcome..

[barleygirl]

Everyone is comparing your message to Plath & all good comments which I enjoy . . . but I see your message in more immediate terms, relating it to my own life. One hallmark of being bipolar is grinding on everything in one's mind. This is the most original & lyrical I've ever seen it described, how it is when your mind won't let go of a torturous thing (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It does get overwhelming at times to process everything that keeps going on in the head and heart. I'm glad you could relate to this one. Thank you so much for liking, BG. Always appreciated. Hugs back

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You express such a trapped and uncontainable sadness in this piece. Much like Plath who could never feel in control as she suffered 'coersive control'.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for reading and appreciating, John.

[Chris Shaw]

Dr Y, I really think this little bit of brevity is wonderful. I have read much about Sylvia and I believe you have captured those dark feelings she must have had with her life when it was out of control. The use of weeds to describe it is very clever.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I was actually introduced to Plath's writing by a writer friend of mine last year, and the more I read her, the more I can relate and many of my pieces are indeed inspired by her, like this one.
I'm glad you appreciate, Christine. Thank you so much x

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome x

[Ardra]

Your poem paints a poignant picture of our heart....i can relate to your words....

Mmm the pic compliments it Yumna...
You sure have turned in a butterfly with your words.... and i am glad each time i see your work.... :)

Hope all well in your world

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, I guess you're one of the few on here who've actually gone through my s****y phase of writing to notice the difference ;) I'm glad you appreciate, Ardra. Thank you so much :)
And yes, all's well, if well counts having to get married in a couple of months :x hope you're doing well too.

[Davidgeo]

"if you are not too long, i will wait here for you all of my life." -- Oscar Wilde

Sylvia and Oscar would've made the most intriguing of children.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for reading and your words here, David. Appreciated.

[Crowley]

A great take on Plath's quote. Solemn and desperate interior musing, pulling the weeds by the root is the only way to get rid of them without poisoning your heart, but the job seems insurmountable. Loved this Doc!!!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your lovely words here and for appreciating, Crowley. Hope you've been well :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Beautiful interpretation...and the photo compliments so well. What a talent she was!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for appreciating, Kelly. And yes, she was, indeed...