New world

[Chessgirl]

The sun hits my soft cheeks
The heat soothing on my skin
I stare off, eyes lifeless
Imagining I’m safe
Waiting for my life to begin

The soft buzzing of the engine
Drowning out the endless voices
The sight of the vipers
Gut- wrenching and raw
My imagination gives me choices

Disappearing into a new world
Peace for just a time
I’m away from piercing realities
I’m inside, my eyes protected
No longer hurting while alive.

Floating above them all
Like an angel up so high
A balloon drifting away freely
An alternative life I can derive

The whistling of the highway
I see foggy murals of light
Staring out the window,
in my world
where everything’s alright.

[Crow]

Hey Chessgirl,

I've been reading back through some of the poems, and it's amazing how poetry can read differently and speak clearer at different times.
I really like this Chessgirl, and the imagery you've used. I hadn't appreciated on first read last month how much I like this one.

Crow

[Chessgirl]

Thank you crow! Yes I’m reading through my grandmothers book of poems which I did not appreciate at the time of her passing. They resonate with me so much now! You are so right!