Cabin in the Woods – A Poem

I just wanna go somewhere alone, 

In the woods or on the beach.

It doesn’t really matter where,

I just wanna be on my own

And I would like to be stress-free.

I want to be surrounded by the sound of birds and waves crashing. 

I would rather not hear about what’s happening in the world. 

I don’t want to know about any

War, hunger, plague, global warming, 

Or anything that can give me wrinkles or white strands.

Not being able to make any changes 

Is making me feel heavy  

Like the gravity is twice as strong. 

I’ve cared too much for far too long 

And I sense my soul is being burdened.

I know it may sound selfish

But my soul needs some rest.

I’m craving calmness and peace of mind.

But it probably is too much to ask.