Mar 2019
An island in the sea
Is where I longed to be
Blissfully safe and sound
Without a single soul around
But what I discovered
Was that venturing from that place
Was the key I needed to uncover
So I had to begin at a new pace
An island in the sea
Is no longer for me
I assembled a vessel and sailed away
On the waves that I once had to wrestle
And so now I can certainly say
Onward to a much better day
Is where I longed to be
Blissfully safe and sound
Without a single soul around
But what I discovered
Was that venturing from that place
Was the key I needed to uncover
So I had to begin at a new pace
An island in the sea
Is no longer for me
I assembled a vessel and sailed away
On the waves that I once had to wrestle
And so now I can certainly say
Onward to a much better day
As a child, I always thought it’d be great to live on a small uncharted island in the middle of nowhere. I guess it's because i’ve always been an introvert and the thought of it seemed safe. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I enjoy other’s company quite a lot. I don’t want to be isolated. I crave connection. And sure, I’m definitely still an introvert and need lots of time alone, but I’m glad that I no longer care to live on my island.
(28/F/Oregon)
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