What we hold inside

sorenbarrett

Raw emotion pours as honey flowing quicker under heat of sun
Its sweet, burns when hot, sticking to skin, scalding within when done
Cooled it is sealed in wax, future fuel fiercely protected in hive hidden 
To be taken by only friend with out sting, all others access forbidden

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  • orchidee

    Will the bees sting at the risk of losing their lives? I was cruel. I sent KP to get honey from my beehive but filled it with wasps instead! lol.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Orchi. Now that is a bit over the top. I've been stung by wasps many time the they not only sting repeatedly but bite as well. It is a no holds barred fight with them. Appreciate the read and comment my friend

      • orchidee

        You did that on purpose - KP says to me! lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          Just tell her that when she points one finger at you four are pointing back at her

        • Mutley Ravishes

          All that holding, in the internal organs!

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read and comment it is appreciated yes there is a lot of pressure holding emotions in.

          • Paul Bell

            Great analogy for the food of thought.
            Got a lot of goodness in it, but don't take it for granted.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Paul for your review and words of support they mean a lot.

            • Aman 12

              poem is thick with feeling just like honey...deliberate weight of experience..will offer honey only to a friend.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Aman for the read and kind words of comment they are most appreciated

              • arqios

                The sealing could be a kind of protection 🕊️🙏🏻

                • sorenbarrett

                  Indeed we all seal off our emotions from others as a protection. Thanks so much Cryptic for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                • Friendship

                  Well written. Your poem explores the concept of raw emotion and its dual nature—both beautiful and painful. It reflects on how emotions can be intense and overwhelming, akin to honey that is both sweet and scalding when heated. The poem suggests that these emotions are precious and should be shared only with trusted individuals, much like honey stored in a hive, protected and reserved for those who deserve access.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Friendship for the read and interpretation. You are right we display our emotions as honey, sweet when cool rapidly flowing and burning when hot. As they cool we often hide them to protect them from the unfriendly. Appreciate your understanding.

                    • Friendship

                      You're so welcome, my friend.❤️

                    • Neville


                      Filled to the point of overflowing with truth and good common sense .. 🌻👍

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Too kind my friend. Thanks so much for the read and comment as always so appreciated.

                      • Teddy.15

                        Passion beautifully decorated within these lines. 🌹

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much my friend for the review and the comment it is always most appreciated.

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Soren, the metaphor carries real weight. Heat, sweetness, sting, and safeguarding all work together to show how raw feeling is both fuel and risk. That final boundary you draw makes the whole piece hum with purpose. Thought-provoking work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Tristan for the read and understanding this piece you caught the full meaning here. I appreciate that very much

                          • soheil khodaparasti

                            A really philosophical reflection on emotional intimacy.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much Soheil for the review and comment it is most appreciated and valued

                              • soheil khodaparasti

                                You are welcome.

                              • AwHec8

                                As per your usual You have hit the nail on the Head, so to speak. Don, No not The Don, just a Don!

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much Don for the read and kind words of encouragement they are always most appreciated.

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Emotions bring everything to our lives soren.

                                  Andy

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much Andy I appreciate your read and positive thoughts. I agree emotions change lives hopefully violent emotions are harnessed and loving ones are released to roam.

                                  • NinjaGirl

                                    I quite like this metaphor and the imagery with it! Definite favorite!

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much NingaGirl for the review and kind words of support they are most appreciated and valued

                                    • William Hromada

                                      Raw emotions are what gets me!

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you so much William I have to agree raw emotions are one critical element needed in a great poem



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