I have secrets

they choke me in the strangest places
I feel the ripples
like earthquakes
Corrupt everything in reach
They will take you from me too

You will look at me like they do
Like I do
When the blinds are closed

Sometimes
Like tonight
They whisper
'You're going to have to tell someone eventually'
But I prefer silence
It's not safe
But its free

My tongue is black with the names
I point to any other direction
I say
'This is what I am'
I say it loudly
Proudly
Clearly

Because
If you tell everyone who you are
They never ask
They don't pry
They don't wonder

I like to pretend I'm see through
I put my cape on
And I run around the yard
I say I can fly

But I never really do

Reviews

[Antonio Valentino]

Sometimes
Like tonight
They whisper
'You're going to have to tell someone eventually'
But I prefer silence
It's not safe
But its free

denial is free and expensive as well

"Because
If you tell everyone who you are
They never ask
They don't pry
They don't wonder"

people are just inherintlay nosy arent they.. they are searching for someone to judge to make them feel taller.. you take that away from them, and they are now useless.. i love that

i think you do fly.. you fly through the truth where others cant even walk through..

ive read a few others of your poems.. you're an amazing writer, im glad i stumbled upon this day.. looking forward to reading more

:)

[thespaceinmybed]

I guess denial is what has been working for me so I'll stick with it. I realize it might eventually be a bad idea. Sometimes I'm a bit stubborn and get stuck in one mentality, and usually its negative. Thank you for all your compliments, they are greatly appreciated.

[Antonio Valentino]

after i re read it.. there really is no denial in this piece, just silence, which works for me all too well also.

i wonder if thats why i enjoy writing like i do.. it allows my fingers to do all the talking..

:)

[thespaceinmybed]

wow that is an excellent way to explain it. I agree.

[Antonio Valentino]

my fingers say thank you.. :))

[thespaceinmybed]

my fingers say you're welcome! :)

[Antonio Valentino]

my fingers say ouch your fingernails are really long.. haha

[thespaceinmybed]

Hahaha my fingers say oops sorry!

[WizardsAffliction]

Beautifully written. My poetry professor would wag a finger at you for the one-word lines, but breaking the rules can be so much fun. Well done! P.S. My professor has no imagination.

[thespaceinmybed]

I've never taken a poetry class so I guess I missed out on learning that rule haha. Thanks for the compliment!

[WizardsAffliction]

You're gifted, deary. Pat yourself on the back.

[thespaceinmybed]

Did it! Thank you!

[Chris]

Someday you will learn that some really don't care... that unconditional means more than lip service to old ideas. We all have flaws... we're human and damn Life happens to good people too.

[thespaceinmybed]

Thank you for reading this, it's true we are all flawed in some way

[Chris]

You spoke well AND with feeling. It was clear and the tones were good. I just felt someone needed to say - what needed being said.

[thespaceinmybed]

Thank you for the compliments, and maybe some day I'll experience something unconditional

[Sami Khalil]

A splendid read and write. I like this poem alot...:)

[thespaceinmybed]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

O! I just loved this. I love the serious adult you speaking in the beginning, with the ending of the child you running around the yard with your cape on. The ending just brought a smile of joy to my face. I think we can all relate to each and every aspect of this poem.

I always think about Susan Boyle's first audition on Britain's Got Talent and how everyone rolled their eyes at her when she walked out on stage. The video is a perfect example of how shallow and judgemental we really are as humans, but I also love how, through her magical voice, she was able to throw their judgement right back into their faces. It's a stark reminder of just how ugly and how beautiful we all can be. What's seen on the outside is hardly reflective of what's on the inside.

Beautiful write!

[thespaceinmybed]

Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you liked it!