MENTALLY PHYSICAL

07 05 14

I bother my aura
as if it were a bully
from a black and red past
Madrigal breathing
I manage in a grudging
tolerance
But my aura's on its own
the invisible man
that channels the boy
the world emblazons on me
like a slave beneath
a branding iron
A black and red past
my memory molds
into mentally physical
crayons I delightfully embed
into the trusty aura's projection
of those tall muscular smirks

Author's Note

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Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

Sometimes it does feel as if the world is trying to "brand" us with what it wants us to be, instead of what we crave. Those heartaches, disappointments, stumbles-can dishearten the strongest of wills. It can darken, dampen the soul making the light seem ever too far away and unattainable again. I say-grab those crayons, make it what you want, color outside the lines, and enjoy the boy inside only occasionally channeling the "man" :)

very nice introspective poem that touched me...

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much for the kind words my friend...I'm glad that this one resonated with you so deeply :)

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮You say it isn't terribly great, but I think it is. Writing can be the best release there is. Nicely done.╰☆╮

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much Brittany :)

[Frieda P]

You had me at 'Madrigal breathing', sounds a wee bit depressing Steve. Past haunts us and molds who we've become, I suppose we're only slaves if we allow ourselves to be in the present moment, albeit no easy feat. It's a never ending battle to beat the beast. I think there are tears left behind on this page, this one broke my heart my sweet friend. xo

[kublakhan27]

Ah what can I say my dear friend, I just needed a bit of catharsis tonight...it isn't a terribly great poem but I wasn't going for greatness...I'm sorry to hear it breaks your heart but I urge you not to worry...it's just been a rough stretch, and they always seem to fall around the weekend...thanks so much for your unwavering support Frieda...that alone will send me to bed tonight with a calm head...xo

[Frieda P]

Hopefully purging helps somewhat, although I know how that goes, it's just hard to read these words and not be affected....xo

[kublakhan27]

If anyone knows it is you indeed my friend...I wish I knew what else to say, I'm just thankful that you understand...I only wish I didn't have to 'affect' you and others in this way in the process...xo

[Frieda P]

I think that's a big part of poetry, knowing we're not alone in our thoughts and feelings and others are affected by them...I will survive. :) xo

[kublakhan27]

We'll both survive love :) xo

[Frieda P]

I'm hearing Gloria Gaynor in my head ;)

[kublakhan27]

Haha Yep so am I ;)