(Not All) Pretty Words Are Lies

Written in a feverish state of mind.

Not all pretty words 

are lies.

Some are but mere veils, 

itching for a soothing touch 

upon a poet's burning soul.

And when those layers of words 

upon words are unveiled,

(if one dares to)

know that underneath all 

that rubble, one last hiccup 

is being taken. 

Not all pretty words

are lies.

Some are but mere longings 

and fantasies; a kingdom 

of smoke a poet builds, where

inky demons prowl and 

leave footprints.

And when all that

mist is dissolved, with

naked truths dangling mid-air,

know that beyond that fallen 

kingdom, a poet lies broken, 

yet half - mended.

Those pretty words, the only 

companion in a completely

unsimplistic world.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Your poem really resonated with me. I write of nature's beauty and do so often and hide behind its veils. I have rarely written anything depicting the true nature of the human race, and its utter cruelty to others. Wonderful write Dr Y. Thank you

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think most of us writer beings are selfish to an extent and that's okay.
Thank you so much for your words here, Christine. Glad it resonated with you :-)

[Crowley]

Well here are a few for you that are not lies. You are one of the most astute observers that I know. I think you speak honestly and with conviction. I love your style and your thought process. While theses are not overly pretty, I really respect you as a writer and this piece is a wonderful view on how we have to step lightly through others words and perceptions of us, but more importantly need to be true tour intuition about those people and words. Super good Doc.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Your compliment here made me smile. I'm truly humbled by your extravagant praise. Thank you so much for your thoughts and lovely words here, Crowley. The feeling is mutual btw ;)

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like this poem.
"Some are but mere veils,
itching for a soothing touch
upon a poet's burning soul."
The above lines. Amazing and very true. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you like it :)

[Beccy]

Those 'pretty words' are perhaps just so much icing on a cake long turned stale; but we make of this life what we can; and at least with poetry, one can articulate much of what is wrong with this world of ours.

Rather a kingdom of smoke, than nothingness.

Beccy.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your words here, Beccy. Appreciated :)

[Wayfaring stranger]

Humans don't just speak with the words but also with they experssions and gesture and they can lie a truth. Also not all ugly words are lie or unpolite . Sometimes we can use them to clear up poisen air. Lies are not always so bad they can help us to survive and give us to hope what we need it most. I like your expression in your poem quiet free and open. I don't ussualy give to reviews but mostly try think about and write about subject of poem.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your words here. Appreciated :)

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness ... reading this touches my soul Doc! the longing underneath all the pretty words .. the deep lonliness and need of suffering poets and all artists actually .. so many times the pain we feel is the biggest inspiration to express ... all our pretty words ... lies?? perhaps ... but not always .. really glad to read this, this morning ma'am!
E.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're so right, Einstein. Sometimes it's easier to hide behind pretty words than to expose the vulnerable -self-
Thank you so much for your thoughts and for appreciating :)

[Einstein Noodle]

love your new avatar! are you ready for Halloween? ;)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

hahah oh if only Halloween was celebrated here ;x ;P

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................... next year you can make your own :)))))))))))

[emmajoy]

Tis said that words are mere wrapping paper for private thoughts. That reality can be misquoted by self as well as misunderstood by others. Thus, tis the veil that needs the most compassionate thoughts. So, your surmise is as near correct that correct can be, Yumna.. finely laid, as always.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree with what you say, Em. Thank you so much for your insight here. As always, appreciated xx

[LazerRays]

Yep. Perhaps. But you know, if it doesn't have feeling; it's just a mask. Of course there can be feeling in pretty words. I can name a few pretty words that mean something. Sparkling, life, spirit, song, yumna, music, etc. :P
Nice write.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, I think feelings are what's upto the reader to feel. Often times, you come across a relatable write but that doesn't necessarily means the writer meant it that way. Js ;)
And you're kind. I'd prefer yours over mine if I had to choose.
Thank you so much for your thoughts here and for appreciating, Sarah. x

[LazerRays]

:P me too.




JK

[Neville]

You are of course absolutely correct... not all pretty words are lies.. though some of course may be... you have touched a nerve with these fine words my friend.. they make one sit up and think.. is this really what we do..... and only after much deliberation, the answer comes along and say's maybe..... Neville x

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I'm glad it made you think, Neville. Thank you so much for reading and your thoughts here. x

[Neville]

nothing but a pleasure, and mine at that.... x

[barleygirl]

I love this poem & how it reminds us all not to fall into a common assumption, that each piece of writing tells the writer's own story. There are a million different ways we writers try on different personas & POV's . . . it's not lying even tho many times it's embellished or plain not true! You always have a unique way of stating things we often forget to think about (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is rather funny because two years back, I would have laughed at the thought of writing something like this but as they say, times change.. I find myself exploring into how I can express and at the same time, veil what I feel/think in terms of writing poetry.
I'm glad you appreciate this one, BG. Thank you so much :-)))

[barleygirl]

I also like playing with expressing/veiling . . . then seeing how people read it *smile*