You build a Cocoon And never leave it You feel safe Hiding there Behind a web of lies So treasured Your dignity Your self-worth Are thereby measured You wish to protect Me and You With the familiar silence If only you realized One can see right through you You trade Respect for convenience You trade Love for old fondness So be it copyright 2007 RDP
...there is light within this pen...wisdom...to see perhaps right through the page...but the words remain untouched...stand out.
strong words...of few...say much Regina...
John
Gina - Enjoyed your "Transparent Hide-out" and its expression of the all too human settling:
You trade
Respect for convenience
You trade
Love for old fondness
So be it
hello Gina, a very touching creation, kind of took the thoughts right out of my head. My wife and I have been together over 20 years. she's upstairs, I'm down. Just before reading this I was thinking about going up and sharing some of our mental baggage, then give her a kiss.
Nicely written, indeed! Without wasting a single word, you have painted a picture of a. . .guess you could call 'im a sidewinder-?
In a cocoon, yet-? Hit the nail on the head, that's obvious. Better hush before I get tangled in a metaphorical web of my own. 'Pea':) <3:)
Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2008
Nicely written. This poem has immeasurable value. I liked your short and to the point phrases that are poetic and artistic showing your true depth as a gifted poet.
Wonderful sketch of observations, Regina. Most of us, particularly men, are not very smart when it comes to hiding emotions or attitudes. You rightfully point out that the capacity to love is so often compromised by selfish attitudes and ego. A moment of truth..
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Great title and one terrific write . . . excellent!!
Hugs,
Lance
Glad I browsed on by to pay my respect to a wonderful poetess
Love & Peace be with you
William
Love tinka
strong words...of few...say much Regina...
John
You trade
Respect for convenience
You trade
Love for old fondness
So be it
- David
hugs my dear
In a cocoon, yet-? Hit the nail on the head, that's obvious. Better hush before I get tangled in a metaphorical web of my own. 'Pea':) <3:)
Regis
One can see right through you
I think many have never learned this lesson.
Leslie
Be safe,
Karen
A depicting of most social and romantic relationships ~ and a picture of an inmature soul ~ "The Transparent Hide-out" shows.
Thank Your for sharing this jewel.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Thanks for sharing Gina!
Love,
ET
Blessings,
Joyce B.