BAGGAGE
You didn’t know me before. . .
Before
life seemed to drive me to be jaded, untrusting, wary, fearful
Marked now
with scars and bruises
some evident
others not noticeable to the naked eye
So much history
packed away
stashed
concealed
camouflaged and ensconced
in the baggage I carry
(we all tote something)
suitcase
duffle
backpack
carpet bag
steamer trunk
If you were to say to me,
“Set them down babe,
the burden of what you carry could cause Atlas to collapse from exhaustion,
take each item out when you’re ready,
I’m here to help,
I’m not here to judge”
And if I actually find the courage
to take out the key
and turn that key in the lock
and throw open the lid
would you really stand there
while I release my own type of Pandora’s boxed goods
Because if you did. . . .
I might need you to hold my hand
take my elbow to steady me
on my feet
when my knees threaten to buckle
from the weight
of some of it as I lift it out
I may need you to dry my tears
and pull me close
and tell me you appreciate
all the things I’ve carried
because they’ve made me who I am today
I may need you to crack jokes
so that I may laugh
to purge myself of all the negativity
and misconceptions
I’ve pulled from inside these vessels of wounds
I may need you to love me
You gave me chills. I love this one!
Thanks honey!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’ve been working on this one for almost a month, trying to get it right.
I can tell. It shows the effort.
I was trying to explain my baggage to someone the other day and he didn’t believe that I could have as much as I said, and then I started talking and he wondered how I didn’t tow an entire tractor-trailer behind me to carry it all.
I have a wagon train. Hahaha
I perfer the bgs with wheels. They are easier to pull, but difficult to store in the overhead. 🙂
The shit I’ve been carry would’ve been sent directly to the cargo area. lol
That was frickin’ awesome girl.
Thanks Dan! I think it’s quite relatable for many people as we all have some baggage. Some of us more than others. Lol
Well done. For what it’s worth I think you nailed it.
Thanks Tric! I’m so pleased everyone is enjoying it. Opening your baggage for someone is scary.
Couldn’t agree more. I blog often putting my whole self on the line, it is sometimes embarrassing but it is so healing. (usually). I hope you are happy, or at least getting there. You are one tough cookie, maybe you will know that someday soon.
I’m really happy right now. I feel quite lucky to be in a relationship with a really great guy. Every day is an amazing opportunity to learn more about myself, and how to have a healthy relationship.
Really powerful. This really pulled me in.
Thank you! So glad it spoke to you!