She took a long drive
to escape her dark life
she was chained as a woman
and chained as a wife
deep down she felt running
would free her from pain
but the chains in her heart
pulled her back home again
She wanted ambition
she wanted loves bloom
she wanted creation
to give her some room
she needed the space
to sort things in her brain
but the chains just kept pulling
her back home again.
Women stay for different reasons -they're mothers, wives, lovers, and generally keep the homefires burning. We stay for security, even when our spirits are screaming for freedom. But something we know is easier than something we don't - and there's the rub. Great insight, Charlie. Linda
This is a compassionate, insightful write, Charlie. Thank you for understanding the difficult choice that some women make. If you can, this might benefit by a third stanza.
From an x- wife and mother... your words speak the truth. Insight is splendid, well done.The flow wonderful.
Poignant but not melancholy. That'll be a 10 then. Hugs Anna xxx
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
When head takes on heart it usually comes out on the losing end, regardless of the strength of the arguments. These chains can be so difficult to break! A fine insight into the issue, and as ever, smooth and flowing poetry. jim