(51) The Real You

You pretend to be someone else
Hiding behind so many masks
Giving smiles to hide the tears
Never revealing your true self
For then they would see the pain

You are the life and soul of the party
Entertaining and making them laugh
But deep inside, you are screaming
Not allowing your soul to escape
Keeping it locked away, a prisoner

Then you write your poetry, your words
And hide yourself within the stanzas
Each flow are your tears falling down
Each sentence is grafted with agony
Could they look between your words?

You feel no one really understands you
All you want is to taste the sweetness
To sample the delightness of real love
And not have to pretend anymore
Why can not the heart stop aching?

Do you not see the real you deep down?
The beautiful person that you really are
The one your readers come to cherish
And always they keep coming back for more
You are never alone for you are blessed

So write on and continue to flourish inside
Be strong and never hide from who you are
If some can not accept you, well damn them
For there are those who see your true face
They are the ones who stand by the real you


coyright Chris Smith 2010

Reviews

[Ashley]

this is phenomenal. and not just because i like saying that word. i think those who write as a form of therapy often struggle with the person they are on paper, and the person they are in flesh. it's not an easy struggle, and it's one that often feels incredibly lonely. you exposed the dualism in such an exquisite way. excellently executed.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

A wonderful piece of true art! Alot of readers can relate to this poem! Excellent job

[Arabdha]

its time to end the facade ! this is very inspiring and a wonderful life advice poem..amazing...:)

[northern monkey]

Wow Chris, high octane romantic poetry. This goes a long way to explaining why many of us are on here. Thanks for sharing your gift.

[Stef Outsiders]

Awww how sweet... a unique piece here!
you know I'm amazed how many writers can write down the pain and then some can read between the lines. Writers need the support and it shows here and that's one thing I love about the WC and the people within it.
Great stuff chris...

[M.Babu]

I feel alot like this all the time.
I hide pieces of my soul in clever writes and wise phrases. I felt strongly like this was a direct chilling piece meant for me alone.
It takes a special type of writer to pull that off! That was just too true!

The phrasing was perfect for the tone and the message it was meant to convey. I really enjoyed this part:

"Then you write your poetry, your words
And hide yourself within the stanzas
Each flow are your tears falling down
Each sentence is grafted with agony
Could they look between your words?"

Perfect piece! It hit base with me!

[Thea Fuentebella]

i wouldn't be so surprised if this piece is dedicated to someone whom the writer loves. i have that impression. it's so passionate and sincere and full of concern. maybe it's not meant to be sweet, but i truly believe it is.
great write!
100/100

[Poeticpiers]

We all wear public masks to fit in.It takes a lifetime to know yourself sufficient;ly well to accept who and what you are.And yet sometimes an other sees below the surface and finds you are what they have searched for. If you are lucky you see them as they see you.
Most poets reveal much more in their writings than what they realise.

[Omar Nazario]

I love this. Especially the last verse.

[Michael Mercado]

very nice this definitely hit me because its exactly what i used to do. well put and keep at it.

[FJ Davis]

Portrays human emotion common to us all. Well conceived; well written.