Wow - stunning! And so very very true. Thanks for sharing!
Monette

"for words
expose
the heart
of the writer
to
the
writer."

I loved that stanza. "...the heart of the writer TO the writer". It is so true, and scary, as well. Its amazing! When you're on a roll as in three poems a day, the mind keeps pouring out thoughts -- its a never ending stream. And once in a while, it stops my heart. "Oh boy! did I just think what think I thought? and could that possibly be me?" Scary! you get to know a part of yourself you didn't even know existed.

Good poem. Your thoughts are clear, and well expressed.

Carmen :-)

You have nothing to fear, John; you've shown a poetic bit of your soul quite well right here.

(((john)))

"...bits
of my
soul

mounted

and
offered to
strangers

for their
casual
disapproval."

WOW!! pain and sadness ooze through your words (especially the above) and grab the reader by the heart--powerpacked, emotional write--well done

write for you, john, not for anyone else. i like the bits i've seen so far. :)

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Wow John! This is powerful and masterful work!
Thanks for sharing!

WONDERFUL poem, Poet! I love the unique perspective on this write!