between the layers of lacquer.

between the layers of lacquer

lies the truth

(and perhaps a lie or two)

carefully sealed in amber 

to keep them all dormant, 

the impending implosion defused

and under that

a modge podge 

of brightly coloured fabric

chosen for its

distinctly distracting

properties

under which 

you might find

should you care 

to continue,

a heart concealed

Reviews

[Nobody.]

"layers of lacquer" love that.

yes. I am all laquered up myself. sealed. protected. treated to keep away anything that might harm or help me. and then the distractions...to throw the hounds off the scent. and beneath it all...there is a treasure. beautiful piece of writing.

a lot was revealed in a description of how one might conceal the heart. the heart is the core, but I think there's a lot of us in those other layers, too.

fantastic poem. AGAIN!

[Jonathan Ballam]

Great images. I loved the ambiguity swimming in this piece.

Perhaps it's time I peeked under the duvet of words. ;)

[Crowley]

It sucks that you would have to tell a significant other or good friend that this is the case when it so obvious to all who attend your concerts. Your colors shine brightly and your writing even more so.

[JelliFyshKissUs]

"Impending Implosion, modge podge, distinctly distracting" -- (untangling my tongue)
What a whirlwind of fun that ends with the sweetest discovery.

[Anicca]

Lovely, the ending certainly made me smile. Thanks for sharing!

[R J Askew]

ah yes, what a delight ... hidden away between the layers ... peeping out

[Robin]

I Like the pace of this , a hop scotch leap from thought to thought , image to image . the ending , a smile ~

[Ed Hart]

they're have a sale on lacquer remover at walmart, so on the cheap i'll be able to find out what the heart is concealing...i find these modge podges distinctly distracting, but i do like brightly colored fabric