All seemed to be talking behind his back
Created a space bound tight by walls of
illusion – he grabbed at imaginary straws
trying to glimpse at his past, present and
his future; especially all the loves he lost.
Then it came to him, it was within himself
No one else can make you change – you are
where you are because of decisions that you
make, and no one can make you feel inferior
without your consent; “Goodbye cold people.”
He no longer envisioned himself having to put
up circular covers to circumvent the ‘rain’ that
always seemed to daunt and torment his life
Particularly the circular cover that went through
his mind and down deep, deep into his soul.
And now he knows they can’t see him because
he isn’t one of them anymore, he is beyond that
Life once again is flowing within him and no
longer is he trying to save the world; once again
he holds the truth – he has regained peace of mind.
Ó 2009 RLS
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What a liberating poem.
I really enjoyed reading it.
Continued success-
Barbara Henry
This Is Over The Top Message Photography!
I Like The Message Inside The Poem Too
It is so True That We Are responsible For What We Want & Where We Are
No-one Is To Blame for any of it actually.
Peace, Love & Poetry
Vickie
A profound poetic resurrection that benefits the writer and the readers,
"you are where you are ...no one can make you inferior without your consent." Freedom is a choice, and we can always choose to be happy with who we are. Thank you for this poem covers all that.
Cynthia
keep you above the fray!Superb poem with
wise sentiments!
Love,
Eileen
Rockie Coppolella
Ignore the ones that bring you down and encourage the ones that lift you!
Love,
Christine
You use the umbrella metaphor to great effect here, offering shade and cover as well as the opportunity to re-evaluate and discover ourselves, to go beyond the crowd, "he isn't one of them anymore" to find personal identity. Strong point of view and very worthwhile.
John
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Sandie Angel :o)