Jagged Levels

i may look cool
uninviting
icy, even cruel
there are steps to get to me

too many times
efforts of engagement
ended calamitously
for me and them

fear has changed me
my warmth is protected
in the depths of me
you’ll find that i’m real and engaging

6 thoughts on “Jagged Levels”

thereluctantpoet says:

January 18, 2021 at 8:40 am

Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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Sadje says:

January 17, 2021 at 8:38 pm

Profound poem Susi.

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1. Susi Bocks says:
  
  January 17, 2021 at 8:40 pm
  
  I appreciate your thoughts and praise, Sadje! ❤
  
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  1. Sadje says:
    
    January 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm
    
    My pleasure
    
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murisopsis says:

January 17, 2021 at 7:57 pm

This one is perfect with this photo,

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1. Susi Bocks says:
  
  January 17, 2021 at 8:06 pm
  
  Thanks, Val!
  
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