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I only show you things I want you to see I keep certain things from you Hiding the ugly side of me You see an ocean full of life I am an empty sea My branches overflowing with colorful leaves Hiding a hollow tree Laughing and enjoying time with you But I am shackled and will never truly be free

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Chelsea ...

Date: 7/19/2009 1:21:00 PM

Wow this is great, I like the way you express everything, it's really good. Good job.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/19/2009 5:57:00 AM

Now James, The key to your shackle is within reach. The good in you will overpower your weaknesses if you but continue to be the wonderful you that others see. That goodness comes from you and is part of you. (Motherly advice continues.) Accept your good and forgive weakness. Let your strength uplift weakness along until your hollow feeling is filled with love and appreciation for yourself and others. We all know the feeling of hollow weakness and of learning. You can overcome doubt. DAS-J

Sindisiwe Dube

Date: 7/19/2009 1:00:00 AM

Wow this is great. Love your writings and the way you think and express yoself. No one will truly be free if their other side is hidden

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/18/2009 6:00:00 AM

James, I love the expression in this poem. Writing can help release all those empty feelings and help get to the bottom of what is causing them. Sara

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 7/18/2009 5:36:00 AM

Great poem about people not truly being open with each other. This is an awesome write. I needed to read this one today!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/17/2009 8:56:00 PM

James, my brother, its true! us poets hold tremulous waves inside! great poem! jim