Young and little, I though that I knew you.
I thought that what I saw, was what I got.
Callused hands and a sore back,
But always ready for an endless day.
Rarely do I remember a time of sadness.
The days of my youth took me to a simple place,
A nostalgic place, now, where the world was beside me,
In peace and in sync.
Like the red velvet curtains of Broadway,
A new man has been revealed.
A man distant from that of my youth.
I wonder now, was it always like this?
Was I only too young and innocent to see?
I’m so much more conscious now,
Of the dark pain you so cleverly hid.
For so many years, I was completely oblivious.
It was all about masks, and you wore them so well.
I see things more clearly, as an adult. It is effortless.
I too understand how pain can dig such vast holes.
But yours seems almost endless, so dark, and so cold.
I’m afraid your now consumed by the loneliness down there.
I want to think that your masks were for me,
To keep me happy, careless, and free.
That the wool over my eyes was the only way.
You wanted me safe, from what lay behind your wretched masks.
You helped create a jewel, and that jewel her own,
That can encourage you away,
From the emptiness of your self burrowed isolation.
We sparkle and glisten, let us catch your eyes!
Right now, it is your turn.
You must face your ghosts alone.
It is a battle, indeed, but only one you can win.
Stand strong! Don’t accept defeat!
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This is a great write. We all wear masks and we do it for different reasons. Whether it is to shield someone from pain or to keep a secret that we don't want told. We all have our masks. Great write.
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We may have to face our fears and ghosts alone but we are never truely alone in this world. Great write and very thought provoking thank you so much for sharing this it had good rythm and good flow I enjoyed reading it very much so.
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... i really like this poem it speaks about so much.. i think you really got your message through without beating around the bush. i like the way you worded it to.. its a great poem keep it up -Lydia
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wow this is so good. very emotional. it flows so well. great expression. i like the imagery you used with broawdway and masks. keep up the great work.
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Thanks!
Sometimes it's hard to put it out there, but for me, it is also the healing process.
I just posted a new one, if you're interested. Kind of dark, but I like how it turned out.
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http://allpoetry.com/poem/2629838
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