Captive

I have held you
Back in your place
Away from your thoughts
Away from your space
Of honor and grace

I have held you
In moments of bliss
I have pulled you away
Into the abyss
Imagination amiss

I have held you
Captive from your dream
Your heart wrapped up
Away from esteem
Or so it shall seem

I have held you
Back from your hope
Contained in a way
Tied up in a rope
You will not elope

I have held you
As you tried to be
Something other than who
Your soul called out to me
Lost in the sea

You have held me
Captive no more
You’ve floated so long
Holding on like before
But it’s your time to soar

You have held you
Now settle your mind
Seek to believe
And soon you will find
You are one of a kind

You are free

 

CAPTIVE - U.K. Poetry Reading

Poetry reading by Colin Smith, "The Listener" from London, England (U.K.).

Poem written by Susan LePlae Miller.

 

CAPTIVE - Australian Poetry Reading

Poetry Reading by Sumara Meers, a “Fabulous Voiceover / Australian Voice Actor", who reads with grace and passion. She can be found on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Poetry written by Susan LePlae Miller.

 

If you would like to do a reading, drawing, painting, photo of any of my poems I would love to add YOUR voice and form of expression to the collection, please reach out. These pages will be built on an ongoing basis, there is no rush.

My hope is to have each of the poems read and interpreted in many art forms, by multiple people. and be added to this collection, reach out via the website or via Susan LePlae Miller on LinkedIn

 

Poetry & Photography by Susan LePlae Miller

  • March 26, 2021: Posted on LinkedIn

  • March 31, 2021: Published on BizCatalyst

  • April 6, 2021: Read by Sumara Meers, a “Voiceover / Australian Voice Actor"

  • January 17, 2024: Poem and Video uploaded to the Pieces of I website

  • February 3, 2024: Read by Colin Smith, “The Listener” from London, England, U.K.