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In the dark I see you clearly Images your hardly Ever share with the world Why be gentle in the dark When others think you are hardened That your emotions Were extricated at birth Two complete opposites Gentle versus rough Stone faced With signs that if you smile In the daylight Your face might crack I see you smile all the time Behind closed doors Behind the four walls Almost like you are afraid The world might see The gem I have uncovered It is a joy to see you laugh To hear that giggle I reckon it is about time You show the world the gentle side of you ©152625072013

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Christopher Michaels

Date: 8/7/2014 2:17:00 AM

Almost like you are afraid The world might see The gem I have uncovered. you have a very special person in your life

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/6/2014 9:30:00 PM

Wilma,, Congratulations!!! :) On having your poem featured this week. Stopping by to say hi, and greet almost every poem, on the Poetry Soup's home page. Enjoy having your poem for all to read. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Sean L Sanders

Date: 8/9/2013 10:45:00 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 7/28/2013 6:09:00 PM

Love Scribe's comment. I do agree. Excellent piece!! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/26/2013 12:13:00 AM

I love this elegant title you gave it and the whole message of this. It's so lovely. (Wilma, you should have seen that fiat. It was so hot. too bad the guy wasn't. hahaha)

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/25/2013 3:54:00 PM

Exellent write from you here Wilma, I was able To draw comparisons and imagine situations like this and the effects on life's

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/25/2013 12:09:00 PM

you made this sway like a breeze forlorn and hidden yet the magic of it all enthralls, wilms.. so lovely!..:) huggs

Sean L Sanders

Date: 7/25/2013 8:49:00 AM

Wow!!!!!!!! I can't tell you how many times I felt that way excellent poem by a talented poet.

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/25/2013 8:40:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful. Knowing the deeper side of a strong & resilient individual. How touching.

Ronny Madonsela

Date: 7/25/2013 8:18:00 AM

Dnt hide in the dark my friend, i can relate to what you mean. sometimes its easier to just hide. I enjoyed your write very much welma. *smiles* Ron

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/25/2013 8:07:00 AM

- "The mask" must be removed .... very nice written, Wilma! - Wish you all the best! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/25/2013 7:52:00 AM

This is a tremendous and awesome write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this morning! What a powerful message you have presented here, such a wonderful piece, Great Work!!