Uncut

I exit center stage, the lights go down, the curtain falls
Off set with no props, no backdrop or false walls
No mask, no costume, no script, no lines
Behind the scenes, backstage, closed door, drawn blinds
The act I put on for the world is the me I pretend to be
Out of character and in the flesh is the real me you choose to see
Because of you I take a bow. The show is over, I'm off the spot
Because you love me for everything I am, including everything I'm not

Reviews

[quinfinn]

to be loved for who you truly are is the greatest gift that life can present us with. you initially led me down a different path but segued into a fork in the road and brought me to a delightful and beautiful paradise, with your mastery of words. well done!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the story in the poem. The good description create a vision of a stage and someone acting a part. I like the flow of the poem and the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[KurKota]

Very nice writing. You express the frustration well, about being seen for who we are and not what we feel we need to pretend to be. Very good.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Pure and captivating. Everything in this world is about love, love can do everything even giving up our personal dreams just to be with the person we love. Great beautiful piece!

[AYVID N]

Sometimes we just wish we could be loved for ourselves and not what we are perceived to be. An awesome write. Thanks for sharing.