Oh my. You have described perfectly what it feels like when you've experienced abuse. After two abusive marriages, I was fortunate enough to return to a place that is exactly what you described. I found not only safety, but freedom. If this poem is about you, know that no situation is hopeless. You can be safe, unafraid, and free. If it is about someone close to you, encourage them to get help. These are incredibly brave words. Thank you for writing them.
Somewhere that breathing comes easier and sounds are dulled to accommodate just being, without including fear into the equation.
Very nicely captured Green.
I'm living in the good ol' south of the US of A. Professionally, I'm an engineer and I guess that means I'm supposed to know things. I don't always. I write because I can, and because I can write word.. more..