Know who you are...

An expression of my soul...

 

Know who you are…

 

Shy and silent, yet bold and alive,

My mind is open yet eyelids are closed,

In dreams I dance with the spirit inside,

And find the key to unlocking my pride,

 

Imagination releases the chains,

Blasting the walls as my heart is revealed,

The thoughts and feelings I carry within,

Now banish my fear and explore once again,

 

Confined for so long I struggle to see,

The child inside will not set me free,

And plagued by doubt and a need to provide,

I do what I must while I fight to survive,

 

But when I return and the working is done,

I go to a place where life truly began,

And stretching my fingers I lower the chair,

Shoulders relaxed as I let down my hair,

 

Cocooned in the study I stare at the screen,

Anxious, yet ready I picture the scene,

My head fills with stories I’m longing to write,

At last I find peace as my fingers ignite,

 

Sword wielding hero’s move in for the kill,

Shrouded in magic I’m yet to reveal,

Shadows of darkness and angels of light,

Struggle for balance long into the night,

 

Page after page I hold onto the flow,

Creating a story that longs to unfold,

Herein lies my heart, and my mind and my soul,

With passion and love it continues to grow,

 

I cling to my dream though my journey is far,

And strong and defiant reach out for the stars,

For this is the person I’m longing to be,

At last I find hope in this vision of me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Rain]

Wow..
For just starting, you are beyond good. I can literally feel the core of your soul in this piece. Writing is both a sword and a shield to you. I encourage you to keep that scared little girl, and that bold spirited woman..combined they are who you are, and why you can create.
The shyness, the pain, the urge to just run away, and the warrior in you, to sit and pound out your soul with relentless purpose. These are all you. Without one the other would not exist. Brilliant! Rain

[Jaxson Phoenix]

An excellent work of poetic mastery. The flow was perfect. The imagery sublime. It is definitely worthy of the high praise it is receiving. Keep up the good work.

[Bailey]

Wow, this is really good! I understand exactly what you're saying here. I feel the same way about writing; sometimes I feel like it's the only way for me to really live. Good job, and good luck in the contest!!! :)

[Ladysue]

I am with Rain on this one, your writing literally makes the reader see deep within you. I admire that. The piece had a good flow. This is probably one of the most touching pieces I have read. This was just simply beautiful and that is who you are. Outstanding piece really!!

[Jenny Davis]

This is great poetry! Your rhythm was completely on point...but your words is what made this a masterpiece! Never give up on the real you, from what I can tell from your words, you are a special being...
Excellent work :)

[__Flaw__]

Struggling??? Yeah i can see that...it's right there...called NO WHERE...

Well...this is a perfect blend of spirituality and self awareness.....and the way you have put it onto paper is just superb.....and now can u please wipe off that "struggling author" thingie from your bio....dosn't suit u n e more. [^_^]

Well...have a great time while immersed in your immaginative battlefields...and yeah...keep on smilin'. Adios.

[Tbird]

Amazing and beautiful
Its powerful and touching. I love the entire thing. Our dreams are the wild essence of our mind you captured me from the beginning excellent Job!

[Amor-de-angel]

Wow
This is brilliant. The flow is pure bliss. Reading out aloud it sounds incredible.
Well done Polly