A Poem With Many Faces

If I had a secret life, I would be a poem 
I would be a poem with many faces 
For every eye that cast upon me...
I would have a different face 
I would be read in every language 
People, dog, cat... 
And every other language of every living thing 
Each face I have would show a different expression... 
Depending on the situation of the needy 
My face would be read to heal sickness...
To heal pain, and to give hope to the hopeless 
My face would be written, to rid the wrong
And to right...the wrong 
My secret life...would not be a secret  
My secret life, would be within you
SShh...can you keep a secret? 
Remember, I have a face for everyone 


Early February Contest 
Sponsor Brian Strand

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Jennifer Proxenos

January 23, 2019 at 12:23 PM

Hi Charles, What a truly wonderful poem a face for everyone that needs someone - how lovely, how caring and how much more of a winner could this poem be! Poetry hugs, Jennifer

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 22, 2019 at 1:05 PM

Hello Charlie Messina, poetry healed me when i was in pain. Poetry up lifts me when i feel sad. Poetry makes me laugh sometimes.. Poetry is good for the soul.I love poetry. have a nice day my friend.

Alexis Y.

January 22, 2019 at 8:36 AM

WoW! Charlie, You haved penned an excellent for the contest. It was clever and original. Every line was so powerful and meaningful. I think you've just penned yourself into the winners circle:-) Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 22, 2019 at 8:25 AM

- Skilled .. and original wish, Charlie :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lawrence Sharp

January 22, 2019 at 8:25 AM

Very nice write, Charles, at once both introspective and outreaching. Well done, enjoyed.

Silent One

January 22, 2019 at 4:28 AM

Brilliant.. One of your best Charles..

Carole Duet

January 21, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Oh, you're just a genius in disguise, Charlie. Special faces in special places and special words for special poems, like this one, just show how awesome you can be. :D

Harry Horsman

January 21, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Clever and inspirational poetry.

Carolyn Devonshire

January 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Charlie, I love the idea of using personification to give voices to animals. And the "faces" you would choose to heal and right wrongs create amazing images of compassion. Best wishes in Caren's contest!