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The Great Depression

Caliber, thy serenading voice of wholesome freedom
Pronounce such great deficiency with excellence
Intrigue I, surpassing each factor with indulgence
I am one with loyalty; I am one with the “greens”
 
Gravity pull formation, as thy head is high
Shoulders spell out “elegance” into syllables
Even those illiterate ones could display hatred
I am envied, hated, jinxed and scorned.

Portrait beauty, an image of I is to be found
Such perfection to what is created, I am whole
Characteristics fade into scrapes of emotions
Handsome, they all call I handsome.

…mirrors are an illusion of the truth.
…much of denial, such of what is empty.

Never hungry, never thirsty, I do not appetite
Never angry, never forlorn, I do not smile
Never empty, never indecisive, I am solitude.

Wanting is factor where my arms do not extend
Yet wanting in my factual serenity is given… for free.
I need emotions, I need feelings, I crave dreams.
I dream of a heart, I wonder for a beat

I am what is wanted
Yet whom is not needed
I am what is forgotten
When my date expires.

I am loyalty’s misery
In a world of dirt.
I am the devil’s face
In a world of hurt.

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  1. Date: 3/8/2010 5:14:00 AM

    you're definitely not the devil's face,loyalty's mysery,that feeking i can relate to.being wanted yet not needed.feeling dead yet craving feelings,dreams,heartbeats.very deep poem,the title reflecting its intensity.great Sami!Sami,tnks for reading,recontest,im just an amateur who writes for fun,so thats why i dnt submit,yet tnks for believing in my poems,Charma.

  1. Date: 5/25/2009 10:36:00 PM

    Powerful write here, Sami that certainly reflects the title ... smile ... we've all got a little of the devil and a lot of Mystery in us all ...

  1. Date: 5/13/2009 7:42:00 AM

    Such poinant descrption - I find the Depression such a topic for poetic fodder. Thank you for your comment on my poem. I have also written several on this subject.

  1. Date: 5/9/2009 7:33:00 PM

    I love this poetry.... it has so many great lines and ia read it so many times over and over. Wanted to commented when you were on. Enjoy your weekend.

  1. Date: 5/5/2009 8:09:00 AM

    some deep thought is still buried here? Light & Love

  1. Date: 5/5/2009 1:54:00 AM

    You have made some excellent points in this poem. They are sort out used cliche's but they fit with your write. And they are still meaningful. "…mirrors are an illusion of the truth." Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...others view you as handsome... And, from the last few lines, you can't judge a book by its cover... I hope you don't really feel like the devil's face...or were you writing from the devil's perspective? Interesting! Love, Dane

  1. Date: 5/1/2009 10:16:00 AM

    Sorry to be late, I have been off the site all week, but think I missed this even before. This is very complex writing, and the last two verses are terribly sad. Many brilliant lines. Your poetry filled with great depth and always worth the read. Hope all is well. Love, Shar

  1. Date: 4/28/2009 11:28:00 PM

    Sami my friend. Very nice. Keep on posting. Ernilando

  1. Date: 4/28/2009 9:28:00 AM

    Well this is simply brilliant. "mirrors are an illusion of the truth much of denial such of what is empty" amazing profound writing. Love Christie

  1. Date: 4/27/2009 12:04:00 PM

    Wow>>>Your talent really shines through congratulations on being featured.

  1. Date: 4/27/2009 10:50:00 AM

    a wonderful poem, thanks for your kind comments on my poetry, congrats on bing featured too, God bless from diane

  1. Date: 4/27/2009 3:03:00 AM

    This is a great poem, mystifying and wonderful, congratulations for a well deserved feature for this week.....Aleera

  1. Date: 4/26/2009 7:45:00 PM

    Because it's a litle confusing and intriguing...I like it. The title, the persona, the abrupt change in the last two stanzas (which are amazing), the third stanza (also so compeling)...I'm trying...reading one more time...

  1. Date: 4/26/2009 7:17:00 PM

    You have mail, Sami.

  1. Date: 4/26/2009 1:23:00 PM

    There is a lot of depth in this poem for the reader to ponder about. Nice use of imagery. Keep up the good writing! Karen

  1. Date: 4/26/2009 1:15:00 PM

    Very intriguing, Sami. Excellent use of images and a unique style. Well done! Carolyn