What do you see?

what stories are these
we weave
with such skill
holding tight
like picture frames
blind to our content
we protect
and display
giving to eyes
expectant to see
the same sunset
off center
the same memories
dust-trapped and
laid thin
beneath the fragile glass
like magicians we prey
on those who would believe
like misfit traffic cops
officers are we
of misdirection

Reviews

[Aisha Mnd]

Ah, quite interesting thoughts laid out in a poetic manner! I liked the very last portion, where you've written:

like misfit traffic cops
officers are we
of misdirection

That was a really creative way of expressing writers (I believe that's what this poem is about – the "we" are those who write?).

Good job! You have a way with words.

-Aisha

[ChemicalMadness]

Thank you, Aisha. I appreciate the kind words. I wrote this rather quickly and let's just say I've enjoyed reading everyone's reactions. To me, writing is all about interpretation...everyone will derive different value and meaning from a piece, so ive found my intent is largely irrelevant ;)

[icelandicblue]

We misdirect others and we misdirect ourselves. This is a deftly crafted poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we are often "officers of misdirection" and sometimes expect our readers to see exactly the same thing we saw which made us write a poem..

but in the end...their direction is just find, as long as the poem gives them one at all.

if readers see a sunset or their own dust trapped memories...that is good enough for me...

i won't "give them a ticket."

really nice work here. clever metaphors.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

"officers are we
of misdirection"--interesting idea

I quite like this idea. We are weavers of stories, emotions, feelings, and what are we except for people who put words on pages in order to evoke emotion in others? Misdirection...that's a concept to think upon. How do we use this power we weild, and how do we display it? Who are we really, and do we really know (or care) who the people around us are? I think this one left me with more questions than answers. Nicely penned.

[ChemicalMadness]

Pretty sure ill run with this one a bit. Tonight is the kind of night you sit down to write and only beginnings will reveal themselves. In the middle of writing, I realized I had written 3-4 beginnings...nothing was going anywhere, but everything was starting. We'll see where it goes.

Thanks for the feedback, GF ;)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

haha You and me both, my friend.