A SPECIAL PLACE

A SPECIAL PLACE

This is her secret place,

that’s offered her solace,

where no one comes but her,

and strong emotions stir.

She hugs herself and dreams

and stifles inward screams,

wipes teardrops from her cheeks,

lets no one see her weep.

She’s cried a million tears,

surmounted all her fears,

but hides it deep within

that still she thinks of him

She misses his soft touch

and oh it hurts so much,

to think of all those years

he filled her life with fear.

A moment’s tender touch

a grasping jealous clutch,

a ranting, raving finger

if she should stop and linger.

That’s all behind her now,

which makes her wonder how,

he’s got beneath her skin

and still she thinks of him.

The pain is easing now

and life’s improved somehow,

the sun smiles on her face

in this her special place.