Inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Nature & Reena’s Exploration Challenge #185
it’s my nature
to withdraw
when unbalanced
for no reason at all
i retreat to a safe space
like bear cubs denning
i’m not languishing
i’m dormant with melancholy
seeking shelter protects my soul
giving respite and comfort
surrounded by nothing but time
it revives me
I Write Her 
I agree in that taking some time off,being with yourself and nobody else will refresh you,and old wounds can heal…. great poem!
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Absolutely, it’s like a cleansing. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. 🙂
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Susi, this is lovely. I’ve posted it at The Skeptic’s Kaddish here:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2022/01/19/disappearance-or-endurance/
Thank you for sharing it with me!
❤
David
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❤ Thank you, David!
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Very nice post.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Beautiful reflection.
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Thank you, Jude!
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My pleasure.
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Indeed this is a self-protect mechanism. Retreat and disconnect. Be free for some moments. It’s soothing. 🙂
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Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Terveen! 🙂
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True Susi. Rest and hibernation gives the soul a good dose of rejuvenation. Nice take !!
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And then we come back refreshed and inspired! 🙂 Thanks, Radhika!
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Indeed, Susi! I am taking a “recovery and rejuvenation” day today! Excellent poem, as always. ❤️
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Good for you, Jeff! Glad you enjoyed this piece. ❤
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❤ Welcome, Susi!
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Susi,
Absolutely get this. Sometimes we need to retreat just to regenerate our energy. Solitude is the only thing that offers this.
pax,
dora
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Dora!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Beautifully penned, Susi.
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Thanks, Goff! 🙂
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Pleasure.
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Lovely, and utterly relatable! 🌷
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Glad you like it, Nancy!
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I so identify with your lovely poem Susi. I love the phrase ‘like bear cubs denning’ it is so evocative of a safe hideaway. ❤❤❤
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Thank you, Carolyn! It’s one of my favorite lines of this piece. 🙂
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❤👩🦰❤
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This poem is Me. Tysm for sharing this.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Wonderful poem and so well said. As a woman I often felt guilty for wanting to withdraw from the pressures and demands of life… Fortunately I had a very supportive spouse and finally realized I was the one placing pressure and guilt. That made all the difference!
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You are definitely fortunate, Val! Thanks so much for stopping and commenting. 🙂
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Great use of all the prompts, Susi. Sometimes seeking shelter is what’s best for our souls.
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Absolutely! Thanks so much, Shweta!
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Taking “me” time is beneficial to our well-being. Excellent take on both prompts, Susi!
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Definitely! Thanks, Eugenia! 🙂
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Excellent poem Susi 👍🤝
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I appreciate the praise, Srikanth! 🙂
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pea s pleasure
bermuda triangle
male s do treasure
trove
dove
once too less
than most
sadly
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Yes, withdrawing gives comfort. Nice one. 🙂
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🙂 Thanks, Kitty!
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Susi Bocks is first as usual…
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Yes. Getting away does protect the soul at times.
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Definitely!
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I can identify with this Susi!
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I feel like the older I get, the sooner I realize the signs and listen to my body. Thinking back, I always wonder how I managed in those moments when I had children at home and rarely had the opportunity to take “me time” when necessary.
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