the meaning of this poem, is not about a true island, but rather metaphor for how the person supposedly writing this, feels about themselves. It is not easy, being a part of the world today, many times, we don't like what we see, but wish for something or someone to keep us company. A very nice job of expressing that. I don't see anything I would change, you have made a very exquisite poem of longing for companionship. ~ Geezer.
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The first line reads: 'My body is an island'..

This transcends the literal meaning and the metaphorical language activates the imagination, and the writer is more able to convey emotions and impressions through metaphor.
Looking at the presentation of this piece, from begining to the end, it was beautifully written. Nice job!

If you ever just need to talk you can message me. I mean that unconditionally. That being said…

I think this is a beautiful work. It shows a vulnerability that is often buried by societal constraints. There’s spelling and punctuation stuff that could use some attention (souvenir) but that’s kinda like just old crusty rules. You’re a good poet, the things that hurt or really move you, that’s the muse. It’s cathartic to write to release pain and I do an awful lot of that myself. Keep expressing yourself. You’re doing a fine job.

hello, it has been awhile. nice to see you again! your poem is most poignant. others have reviewed it, far better than and more eloquently than I could. I like the personification and metaphors. these are my favorite lines:

I have craters from
Asteroids that promised
To destroy the pain but
Left me with an aftertaste far
Worse.

I like them because I can identify with them. you have an "old soul" and I'm glad that I am blessed with reading your poetry.

*hugs, Cat