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Safe Place

I stay hidden away
From the unknown
Tucked beneath the covers
Where one thing is certain,
It’s dark.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Maya Angelou , Lucille Clifton, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lang Leav

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Comments

T. Harmonee

T. Harmonee

7 years 1 month ago

Behind the poem

Just a poem inspired by a feeling I and everyone else naturally feels about things that are new.
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R

raj

7 years 1 month ago

Hi TH

I echo comment of Rula

I feel there is no place for "away" in line 1
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Eumolpus

Eumolpus

7 years 1 month ago

yes to the point

and something you enjoy reading over several times. Has just the right amount of thought-fullness, humor, and irony. Nice!