Small, insignificant, barely existent
much like a tiny drip
Other days it enlarges and grazes the
souls of my feet
Barely enough to touch my toes
Shielded by the barrier of my shoes
however…
More noticeable, shimmering
Reflecting, mirroring my denials
Forecasting stubborn unfinished
truths
Putting me on notice
In those moments when the truth
refuse to be denied
I gaze resign and anxious at my
puddle’s transparency
Almost mocking in its exposure
Revealing everything beneath
Pure truths, stark naked and
unbending
Shamelessly moving through a rancid
path from yesterday into today
Suffocating
Transfixing
Stealing away my confidence
Leaving flakes of sadness and
poisoned laughter
Clinging bitterly to my throat
Some days my puddle is my coffin
Overpowering, strangling hope,
Dismantling dreams
From its nonstop dreadful stink of
yesteryear
Round in the belly of my psyche
Other days my puddle shifts
From beneath my feet
To huddle in my nose
Stealing my breath
Blurring my vision
Pushing me maliciously toward despair
But stubbornly I reposition myself
Poised and filled with a robustness
birthed at the feet of anguish
That merged and morphed through the
ages of tribulations
Defiantly I blow it out
Triumphant and euphoric
I reduce my puddle to just a puddle
again
A tiny speck
Barely discernible
That for the most part
Goes unnoticed
Written by D.S.B.S.Rhapsody(c) all rights reserved.
Wallpaper image from http://hampix.blogspot.ca/
A most excellent post.
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Todays poem was really great. I think I’ll publish some of mine; but in the mean time , if you don’t mind, I’ll put this one on my blog. Stay Cool, may God continue to bless you.
hmmmmm, COLORED PEOPLE A MEMOIR, sounds interesting, I'll look into it.
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Something I relate to.
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The key is not to understand what was on my mind rather is to see what you keen from reading it and whether or not you can relation in one form or another.
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DeleteVery sad. You are an extremely talented poet.
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Why thank you Linda. I believe that reading should always stir and stimulate the mind.
DeleteYou can write very well. Have a beautiful day!
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Beautifully written you are talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine.
DeleteThat was a somber kinda poem. Well-written, but a little heart-wrenching. Make sure you stay in charge of that puddle, sweetie, and never ever test its depth with both feet.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts. I will indeed stay in charge of my puddles. I shall keep one foot firmly planted so i always have the opportunity to boost myself up.
DeleteVery expressive.
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DeleteTruthfully I never looked at life as a puddle, but whatever metaphor you choose it all boils down to problems we all face in the thick of it. You just are better at expressing it.
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Rhapsody this was incredibly touching... such raw and beautiful words, many of us feel this and don't know how to articulate it... incredible xoz ♡
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DeleteI am glad you were able to connect and was willing to share your thoughts.
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Awesome, totally awesome! You certainly do have a way with words. This is so deep and insightful, one needs a fog-free mind in order to digest it. Thanks these wonderful words of wisdom.
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I think with ideas that circle just a simple thought How one views every day.After sanity sometimes I think of the new idea flitting away the reflection looking.
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Gosh that was full of Wisdom , makes you think of our lives and thank you for your words Rhapsody.
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