I SHOWED MY FACE (Free Verse)

I saw a world of faceless people

      where heart is not a part of the body

      and mind is the dominating piece

      while mouth is a subordinating component.

     

I saw them, I heard them

      so I showed myself unto them

      and I sang my song

      and painted their stories.

 

But I made a mistake

      when I showed myself unto them-

      they chased me

      and laughed out of my court.

 

And I made another mistake

       when I sang my song-

       they shouted at me to stop

       so I forgot my lines.

 

Then I made one more mistake

        when I painted their stories-

        they grabbed my canvass

        and  threw it piece by piece....

 

Like my heart

       broken into pieces

       they tried to crush it

       just because...

 

       I showed my face.

Author's Note

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we make ourselves vulnerable when we express our inner feelings...and often our heart gets crushed---

those faceless, heartless people who never show themselves.

reminds me of high school dances when the guys would laugh at me because i got out on the floor and danced...always the first one...they laughed but it was because they couldn't dance themselves...so it made them feel better about themselves to make fun of me...it's like that with people.

but i have always believed in showing the real me regardless of consequence.

really like this poem...last line in fifth stanza might be "and threw it piece by piece"---

jacob

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Jacob.

[MsJewel]

Sad and filled with emotion. Your words hold so much pain. People can be cruel, but not everyone. Don't stop showing your face.

:) Julie

[Dhaye]

Thanks a lot, Ms. J. Your smile is an inspiration this morning. :)

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Very emotional piece, Ate. I can feel your pain and brokenness.. Thanks for allowing me to have a glimpse of your scars. And... stay being you and don't cover your face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGVWEvUzNM

I hope this inspires you. Have a great day! :)

[Dhaye]

Thank you, sis. I don't have a plan to conceal my face...I have shown it anyway. A scar... is sometimes my muse to make poems.

Thanks for the link. I actually watched the video and downloaded it, too. You know, I'm fond of collecting short films because I'm also making some for future use.

I'm really blessed we crossed our paths here. I'm glad I found another younger sister in your person. God bless, sis.