Comfort Closet
by Nicole Dipré
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i wanted to feel safe and comfy at the same time
i tried to connect these concepts but only neglected their use
i built and filled a closet of clothes for me
clothes that covered my flaws yet isolated me
these rough yet snug jeans are nice but hard to walk in
my rings are nice but as time passes my fingers turn blue
i like this pair of shoes but i can’t loosen the laces--
oh, and they’re quite heavy, too
i wanted a scarf but it muffles me with its thick wool
these troublesome fabrics used in all different places
these handwoven and custom-fitted seams just aren’t for me
i search in my closet for something nice to wear
but all i see are traps in disguise
the worst part is i made them all with care
those sneakers look cool but definitely aren’t my size
i wrestle under these covers with no one but myself
i scream for help but remember i’m hiding in my closet
a closet i choose to be in but feel like i belong to
my closet full of warmth and tolerance
no one points out my insecurities here
all my happy feelings and their securities
were born and remain here
no one else is welcome but maybe that’s fine
it’s fine until these walls suffocate and drive me mad
then I'm not so comfortable