h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Cocoon (written circa 1992) by M.A.P.


I was safe, hidden inside my own little cocoon.
Outside, the world waited with all its questions and jeers.
You motioned me out, assured me it was safe, and soon
I ventured to reach out, I sought to assuage my fears.

You assured me I could trust you, you gave me your hand.
You said you'd never leave, and so I reached out to you.
A promise of warmth and friendship and love, so great, so grand,
I was comforted, beguiled- you waited, I knew.

A simple, sincere gesture brought me forth from my shell.
You coaxed me as I emerged, and I exposed my heart.
A shaft of sunlight burst forth, leaving God where He dwells,
reflecting off the gleam in your eye, and warmed my heart.

My spirit lit up, my soul alive, I left my nest
In a glorious rush, alive and glowing with love.
Suddenly, I was falling in space, alone, unblessed.
A cold, heartless void- nothing below, noone above.

I reached for your hand, your support- you had promised me.
You were nowhere to be found, my fall continued.
Just when I needed you the most, you ignored my plea.
You told me to dream, your love and trust you promised.

You urged me on to fly, but never gave me the wings.
You told me to dare to dream, then woke me most cruely.
As I fall and fall, I can only think of these things-
Your hands, your smile, your laugh- nothing but a memory.

Your warmth, your sunshine, your love- Did they ever exist?
These questions, these lies swirl around me, tormenting me.
Slowly, I lose my light, shrouded again in my own mist-
My embers die, my heart grows cold- I will cease to be.

A new cocoon begins to form around my lost light,
Protecting me from the world which you exposed me to
after assuring me of your love, my dreams take flight.
My nightmares consume me now, they are all about you.

Safe in my cocoon I shall forever after dwell.
But for you- only this: I wish you would rot in hell!


Now you know why I cry to the moon, here in the desert.

Beautiful, sad and moving,
Time heals

Kif

Thanks hunni...

thank you both!
Love you all, but must go just now, will come back later!
s and s all around!

Cali