Self.

Self.

A Poem by Thomas Fitzgerald
"

A mere taste of one's own mind.

"

Pale grey eyes give those comfort and joy,

A happy soul does he have, spring and rain,

A favour asked yet not carried through,

A stare that keeps the mind free from pain.

 

Rage and torment hidden with lies and falsity,

A mind becomes skilled in telling half wholes,

A face in poker stern with anguish and prayer,

A stillness held sharp and closed to the roles.

 

Awakened by smartness in others sometimes,

A ploy backed up with years of practise and scold,

A smile so right and pure no-one knows truth,

A trick played over in time now plainly old.

 

Gone now the threat seen to all as mere fantasy,

A hidden mind kept sale to him on the inside,

A slice of fear boxed and put away with Pandora,

A shiver that passed once again now reside.

© 2013 Thomas Fitzgerald


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Thomas Fitzgerald
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"Pale grey eyes give those comfort and joy,



A happy soul does he have, spring and rain,



A favour asked yet not carried through,



A stare that keeps the mind free from pain."
A truly fantastical poem with mind blowing stanzas that echoes your magical pen. All good to quote and share...I think this is one of your best but I could be wrong...:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Thank you Sami.
Sami Khalil

11 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)



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"Awakened by smartness in others sometimes,
A ploy backed up with years of practise and scold,
A smile so right and pure no-one knows truth,
A trick played over in time now plainly old"
Hard to see yourself. Hard person on us is the one looking back at us. I like your thoughts in the poem. A honest person accept mistakes for he know he will make many also. No weakness in the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lord almighty, where do I start? When I read your work I have to do it more than once, because it's so rich and soulful. Forming paradoxes and the skilled use of irony are concepts that only a seasoned poets can craft. I love paradoxes, and the concept of irony; reading such works reminds me of authors like Shakespeare, Jonathan Swift, Edgar Allen Poe. I think you carried this very well. As I said, I have to read it more than once to absorb the meaning; lines like, "Pale grey eyes give those comfort and joy, A stare that keeps the mind free from pain," stun me, and send chills down my spine. If I peered a little closer, I would say that this is either you, or someone that you have dealt with and made you feel uneasy, but over time you have come to see the reality and the hidden truth. Brilliant work. Keep mesmerizing us. We always thirst for more.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Sahne you divine creature, thank you x x
I wish this could be accompanied with music... I loved the way you have woven the imagery together... Very honest write and I was able to connect what you were saying... Very relatable...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Thank you x
OH DAHLING G THAT IS Soooooooooooooo Sooooooooooooooooo GAY
You are a bloody good poet Thomas I doff my hat to your prowess with themes and your technical expertise in wrapping them in words


Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Yes darling it really is! x and thank you x x
character indeed sits within this fine write Thomas :)
written with wit well in mind-enjoyed very much!!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

thank you very much
I suffer hypervigilance too Thomas - perhaps it the Aspie facets of my personality but I can relate to this piece so closely.
Its a fantastic read for me
Thank you
X

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

thank you very much Anto! x
really nice write Thomas, but i expect no less from you, great wordplay my friend.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Thank you x
Great introspection Thomas. A fine poet you are sir.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Thank you
It's always about you, you, you! Seriously, this one flips me over and makes me pay close attention, that Pandora's box is a killer, I know. Love this one dear, you outshine yourself here! My favorite of yours thus far...100/100

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Frieda you divine Goddess, always a pleasure to hear from you x
Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Woo that tickled! Always my pleasure love xo
Ha Thomas, Dark introspection! This is a well decribed piece with very deep overtones and very frightening untertones!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

Thank you John.

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