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A Boy’s Façade

May 25, 2014
By Eva72 SILVER, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Eva72 SILVER, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Seize the day. No procrastination. No backward looks. You can't put God's kingdom off until tomorrow. Luke 9:62


Hullo Mum! I’m on my way!
I’m on my way to a brighter day.

But I’ve forgotten to take my umbrella.
Through winter rains and ugly lanes,
I’ve trudged through the muddy water.

You left your umbrella on the porch, dear one.
And luckily for you, I found it
Hanging there, on the window sill
Snagged on a hanger and grounded

The wind must’ve blown your clear sight, dear one.
And you staggered inside here because of it
Blundering and falling I had to catch you
But fortunately, my son, you were sighted

Now run along dear,
You’re façade cannot fool me
I know why you’re here
Now be gone, little one.



Hullo Mum! I’m heading on!
I’m heading on to a brighter dawn.
But I’ve forgotten to pack my bags.
Through uncrossed ways in a hazy daze.
I’ve passed through the vile, dark hills.

You’ve been mistaken. Wrong house, my dear,
And unfortunately for you, I’m no fool.
Bouncing along on an old grey cart
Your bags are all gone, removed.

The wind must’ve blown your good sense, dear one,
To think that I am still of affection
Conniving and gruesome your actions are ruthless
I’ve a mind to reverse my connection



Hullo Mum! I’ve brought you some!
I’ve brought you some o’ that affection.
Click.
Place your wrinkled hands above your head.
I’ve a mind to reverse this connection.



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on May. 28 2014 at 6:28 pm
Luv4Ever SILVER, Jacksonville, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
A miracle is just another name for hard work
-Minho in "To The Beautiful You"

this poem doesn't make any sense and the rhythm is slightly off. while its good to make poems for yourself, if you them to be read by others, they need to be understandable^^

Psychedelik said...
on May. 28 2014 at 7:39 am
Psychedelik, Urbandale, Iowa
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I like this, but I don't understand it.  This feels like a work that has a lot of meaning to the writer, but is written in a smoke-screen style that hides this meaning from the reader.  It is very interesting though, keep up the good work!