A Poet's Perceptions

A Poet's Perceptions

A Poem by Frieda P

How do you perceive me?
           Do you see heart and soul
or merely
 a persona presented
     I bleed, I breathe, I love, I've lost
 What do you read,
 when you read me?
A little girl lost,
 a mother of three sons
a woman with desires
 and ambitions

Do you see the mad poet,
 perhaps only the smiles 
or can you dig deep
 down and sense
there's that person within us all

Do you see me in yourself, 

as I see YOU?

We all have pain,
 we have secrets, we have views
we escape our reality
 for a short while
and share our destiny,
 hopes and dreams...
read between the lines
let us overflow

 There's hope for us all
for a poet's heart never wanes 
even in the quietest times of all
ready to leap without caution
dive off a cliff, 
soar with pen in hand
 to trace
all the colors of a poet
...the shades of life

© 2013 Frieda P


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you have expressed the poet heart beautifully here, frieda. and you have shown the reader a part of your inner being and challenged them to find you within themselves, clever moves which demonstrate a sharp mind and at the same time a deep and loving soul. i feel there is a little of each of us within each other if we only learn how to reach it. this is a glorious piece of personality, painted into a loving and soulful poem. very nice!

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Exactly quin, that was what I was trying to say...you made it more simply understood. I think we al.. read more



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such a beautiful poem Frieda! Great work!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks jamal, glad you liked it.
i love this...this is a poet's poem.

in your poetry i see myself often...and hopefully others will see themselves in what i write.

it's what we hope for.

jacob

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Wow, I love this jacob, I'm humbled by your words.
Okay I finally got a chance to read this, sorry it took so long ;P Well, what can I say? It is not easy to become a spokesperson for anything, but you've taken the voice of a true spokesperson here, a voice for a certain breed of people that aim to become spokespeople for whatever they can...does that make sense? Maybe the fumes are getting to me after all haha Honestly though, this is required reading for anyone who wants to know how a poet sounds when separated from their words, and are left with nothing to speak with but pure sentiment...this is the kind of thing that every poet reads and wishes he wrote himself or herself :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Makes perfect sense to me, perhaps because we both think as poets...!

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kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Yep, and slightly loopy ones at that haha or maybe that's just me ;P My pleasure as always, and tha.. read more
I believe we can understand the heart, and soul of another more clearly through what they pen than what would be revealed in a one to one conversation as when a poet writes it is a window into the inner most parts of them! You have shared what so many of us feel, and in a way that makes it so very easy to relate to another writer.
Just who are we? Yes, just read our poetry!!
I could try to say more, but I think quinfinn's review sums it up better than I could add.
A wonderful, insightful write my dear friend!! Bravo to the poetess who lets us see who we are by seeing who she is.............a gal with lots and lots of heart!!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Most definitely, we peer into the soul of a poet...I can see what makes you tick right away, love of.. read more
The poet's heart is complex, vast, and deep. You've captured a multitude of angles in this writing. I think that the complexity of thought and feeling is what makes poets so enticing - add a vast vocabulary to express so much with clarity of thought and expression of feeling - perfection! :)
You did good on this one, Frieda!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Alrighty, I'm having this review bronzed. Thanks so much Sera ;-)
Emerald Seas

11 Years Ago

You are most welcome! :)
Brillent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Wooo!!!!!!!!! Thanks hon. ;-)
Lover Of Words

11 Years Ago

My pleasure!!
Absolutely eloquently brilliant, the imagery, your word choice that you conveyed here, Frieda! Not to mention amazing fluidity. wonderfully penned. happy writing :)) - xoxo

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much Barrie, love the new pic btw. ;-) xo
ms. barrie

11 Years Ago

you are verily welcome Frieda, this is an incredible write...and thank you!! :)) xoxo
well . . . what do you see when you see me? (or read my stuff?)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A regally written, very great piece of human compassion on this page Frieda, I loved it.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much Corset, much appreciated.
very philosophical, Frieda!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks Annabelle Lee!

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If you want to know me, read my poetry, it's all in there. I am a mother of three sons (my finest moments) a sister, a survivor and a little bit crazy. I lost my beloved sister to suicide, so you'll.. more..

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