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The Grey Disguise

I see smoke billowing out from the horizon The grey strokes swirling and twisting into the tangerine sky The painted canvas appears to deceive Dark silhouettes loom large, the end draws nigh I see distant hopes choke on the toxic The clouds drift away, in search of tranquil Such a meek surrender to the hostile No, there is no grace in this goodwill I see dark malice embrace the unsullied The salvation that once set you free Chains you to the dungeons of your sycophantic soul I see the slow poison consume, and I don't like what I see

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Skat A

Date: 2/19/2015 6:26:00 PM

Suman:) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~

Suman Reddy
Date: 2/20/2015 12:41:00 AM

Thanks Skat. That was a pleasant surprise seeing this poem get featured :)

Kenisha Shines

Date: 2/5/2015 6:12:00 AM

Very well written .

Suman Reddy
Date: 2/20/2015 12:40:00 AM

Thanks kenisha :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2015 3:05:00 AM

Hi Suman, dropping by once more to see if you had a new poem up. Perhaps tomorrow you will like what you see and post another poem, for us to read. Always~ LINDA

Suman Reddy
Date: 2/1/2015 4:57:00 AM

Just posted my new poem. Would love to hear your thoughts Linda :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2015 3:00:00 AM

I am glad you like the community..PD

Suman Reddy
Date: 2/1/2015 4:57:00 AM

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2015 1:42:00 AM

Suman, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) This is a great way to start the New Year. Lucky Us, To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends! @-> LINDA <-@

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/31/2015 2:58:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda :) This really is a wonderful community. I hope to be inspired by poets, like yourself, and many more. :)

Skat A

Date: 1/31/2015 12:57:00 AM

Suman, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poet's around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/31/2015 1:45:00 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome, Skat. :) I hope to learn and appreciate the craft of so many wonderful and talented poets in this beautiful community, like yourself.

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 1/30/2015 6:50:00 AM

It reminds me of Michel Ende `s Momo when Grey Gentelemen try to pay empty seconds we really and usually fill with tenderness and hope and good deeds...I liked it.Best regards.

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/31/2015 1:25:00 AM

Thanks Ovidiu. I tried to evocate an experience of innocence, and I'm glad you could relate to the time aspect from Momo. That's a flattering correlation to be honest. :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/29/2015 8:01:00 AM

Welcome to Poetry Soup, Suman. You've written a powerful poem with dark imagery and wisdom beneath. I love it...I hope you continue to post your poetry here and become inspired by the many great poets we have in this community. Hugs, Rhonda

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/29/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda. Those are very kind and encouraging words. :) I hope to learn from the many great poets, like yourself, and contribute to this community :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/28/2015 2:11:00 AM

Welcome to poetrysoup,I've been here for about six years and this is a special site,you'll enjoy it.Thanks for visiting my poem ,a and Well done on your first poem you've posted here.Ouch that slow poison that consumes once a free spirit.So deep is your poem,profound the message- Charma.

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/28/2015 2:19:00 AM

Thanks Charma. Glad you found it to be profound :)

James Ranahan

Date: 1/27/2015 8:26:00 PM

I do like what I see. I like the words and the sounds and how they speak to each other. Love the ambiguities. Glad I had a chance to read your poem.

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/27/2015 10:06:00 PM

Thanks James. That's very kind of you :)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/27/2015 6:28:00 PM

Welcome new souper, I agree with Bindu by the way this is intriguing, and full of depth love the imagery it inspires in me, thanks for your great comment also glad you enjoyed my write, take care, cheri

Suman Reddy
Date: 1/27/2015 10:08:00 PM

Thanks Cheri. :)