Squeezed

we are trapped
in a tube
filled with emotion
pain, memory, angst
added ingredients inside the tube

to hide our
distress
lightener, brightener, protector
we are in a tube

with cold walls
for the lucky ones
someone squeezes
wraps their hand around
us

rolls us

to the neck
gets it out
many though never
get squeezed

get loved
ask someone

or someone might notice
If you haven’t been
squeezed

rolled
for
light, bright, protection