Just Shine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just shine, as you have so many times

before, like a beacon of light pulsing

from the shore. You and I have desires

that have to be met, yet the more that

we give the less that we get.

 

Cry when your heart becomes battered

and bruised, laugh when life’s tragedies

seem to be nothing more then a ruse.

Smile as you have in the past, speak till

your voice carries loud and vast.

 

Love me just like only you could, we’re

both the same people, just misunderstood.

Can’t you see they’re many of us, just far

more ambiguous.

 

We pretend that we’re happy in life’s

little game, we shield the emptiness the

sorrow the shame. The grass is always

greener on the other side, yet still we

falter and swallow our pride.

 

We were made for one another is it that

hard to see, not just a concept but reality.

The choices we had should never smear

our shine, the race isn’t over until we

cross the finish line.

 

Live, if only you choose to do so, love if

only lonely hearts bestow, cry if the world

cannot see, the deep correlation between

you and me.

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ladysue]

I love this!!!!! going into my favorites...Just Shine...perfect title! the tone of this piece along with its rhythm is soft and very moving... I agree I can feel your poem too...this is amazing writing...

both the same people, just misunderstood
cannot see, the deep correlation between
you and me.

What a remarkable piece...


you and me.

[cfix]

This is just so wonderful and beautiful.
I am amazed by this piece. So very well written.
I am amazed by your talent. I hope you keep writing forever.

[Karina Longo]

"Love me just like only you could, we’re

both the same people, just misunderstood."

I love it. You have such an unique way of writing. I´ve seen poems with similar subjects but writing about something others call "cliche" is wonderful because we can always overcome the other pieces I´ve read before - and to me, your piece of writing is top quality and certainly overcome most of poems that talk about love yet we can´t feel anything. I can feel your poem.

[Liza]

i love this so much i am going to print it out and paste it into my journal - this is so moving - to feel connected to another heart that draws out your brilliance....it is what every one wants but can't say - this should be a hallmark card for lovers that are not only connected in heart but long for a deeper connection into their souls....you keep shining everytime you write - it's always my pleasure to read you.