I am so familiar with that fear, The fear that first sustains, then mundanes us. First gives us stability, self recognition, then imprisons us.
What a delightful piece.

A lot of poignancy here, and it’s a wonderfully familiar poem. The idea of not belonging, of stagnancy, of the world in its motions whilst some are left bewildered, lost in its predictability. I get a lot of frustration here too, the fear and anxiety, and it’s a really ‘human’ piece that beckons a few reads. Really enjoyed this. I can relate so much.

I think this just about deserves a nomination... :)

Excellent work, MA

It deserves a front page too
Excellent!

Stunning! Loved it. Milly x

Wow, heavy by title heavy by words! What a powerful poem and I know you have taken parts of my own heart in here and described some of the pain and some of the thoughts I have had many times over!

I think it is fitting that I have found this now because it reads even January smiles and flirts, knowing what is to come, and right now that’s exactly how I feel. Especially given the normal January blues but then with COVID on top and an uncertain future it can be a very dark month to get through!

Fantastic work here on this one !