misunderstood
my voice drowned in the hustle of people and christmas lights
wandering in a lost town far from my heart’s desire
misunderstood reflection of a foggy brain
alcohol induced emotions concocted from a fooled mind
raw as my face on a stiff winter’s morning
uninvited stillness coated my bare skin
i surrendered to a familiar place
background noise of a cassette playing words on repeat
my heart caged inside a door once opened
i am no longer the same
Linda Adams ~ 2021