Here’s a little poem . . .

Inside of Me

Sometimes

I want to go

Inside

And stay.

Outside

Is tough

Hard

Conflicting.

Inside

Is easier.

Not one

Person

Is allowed

Inside.

Just me.

So have at it

World.

Go on about

What you do.

Argue.

Annoy.

Ignore.

Love. Hate.

Inside

Is safe.

Good thoughts

Sweet memories

Have a home here.

No harm done

In the sanctuary

That lies

Within me.                                                    

Judith DeChesere-Boyle, September 2014