place

noun – a particular position, point, or area in space; a location.
noun – a position in a sequence or series, typically one ordered on the basis of merit.
noun – a square or short street.
verb – put in a particular position.
verb – find a home or employment for.
verb – identify or classify as being of a specified type or as holding a specified position in a sequence or hierarchy.
noun – a portion of space designated or available for or being used by someone.

if i cannot find

if i cannot find
a me-shaped place in the world
then i will make one

in this happy home 
there is neither time nor place 
for the negative

prison is a place
in places there are people
and in people friends

what if this prison
is the place where i realize
my purpose in life

if you must burn time
place the flame so friends enjoy 
the warmth and the light

you sometimes hear me
speaking from my hiding place
behind the mirror

a heart grown bitter
is a burden to itself
love has no place there