Hush Hush

First find out about introspective.

hush hush

make no sound

barely breathing

blanched and pale

pieces of distress

drop gentle

flutter about the pillow

curled and withdrawn

save them until dawn

for there are still distances

to fly

so stir no more

ask none

and worry even less

lightly sweep

the feathers shod

away under the mattress

then smooth out

the creeks and valleys

from sheets and foreheads

and close the soul’s window

for it has had enough

of tonight

hush

The Imagery

Bedtime.
Pale bird shedding feathers.
Eye / window.

The Content

I do not know what vibe this piece gives off to the average audience, but I think it is rather soothing than depressing. The beginning is bleak, but the rest is encouraging. Being emotionally strong is not about preaching sunshine and rainbows, but it is rather about climbing out of the lows. After a stressful day.. stop worrying and go to sleep! There is another day to get through tomorrow~

And why a bird instead of a human? A bird shedding feathers is more endearing than some random person shedding hair, I should think.

You will notice that a lot of my entries are set at night. During the day at school there is no peace and privacy. The afternoon is reserved for priorities, mostly homework. Then comes evening and night, the perfect window for writing. It is a relaxing yet productive way to recharge after a long day. I also find that keeping occupied is a great way for me to keep from entertaining stupid thoughts.. such as those few minutes before falling asleep. Better to write than to recount my life story.

My favourite phrase has to be "close the soul’s window for it has had enough of tonight". I can just imagine some bad weather outside and a terrible cacophony of noise, then finally closing the shutters. Get some eye shut, deary.