T.Nicole Williams Poet Free verse

A Small Lament

Please...do not look away…
I am more than what you see… 
I have no claims or expectations.
I am more than innocence fleeing.. 
more than flesh and blood, but soul as well.

I am free of selfish wants, fear or greed …
I am like a fruit...on the fringe of fruition…
even though my skin is scared and dirty 
beneath this frayed and tag-rag dress.

I am the essence of this land and place….
yet placeless…the mirrored gaze 
of countless faces…reflecting the shine of my existence…
yet...I'm homeless in my home…without you today.

Can you say some words to me, 
words born from your heart…
that your lips can proclaim?

Today, I left a message for you 
inscribed within my eyes…the sweet of my smile.
and even though embosomed by despair…
these mere seconds of life... I celebrate…
no time to waste on bootless tears.

Oh how I long for the day when 
we'll transcend these mortal constraints.
Until then... I'm but a traceless, faceless gem...
waiting for you to turn and see me.

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Lyric Man July 2, 2018 at 2:31 AM T. Nicole.. Congrats on being a featured poet this week. This poem is certainly worthy of that recognition. Blessings!

Nicholas Windle March 30, 2017 at 7:21 AM so much beauty and yet sadness the facets in your poem. And well reflected in this I also like the way you presented this. and is a well thought out congratulations. may the peace and love go with you

Carol Eastman June 21, 2016 at 10:40 AM Beautifully written lament.Touching.

Arthur Vaso February 3, 2016 at 5:56 PM Ironically someone commented today on a poem I wrote about your poetry, and so here I am, happy to see you with another new poem, Loved this one! :)

Sandra Haight December 26, 2015 at 8:23 PM Your poem is well written, and so full of emotion, Nicole. I enjoyed reading it. 7, Sandra.

Janice Canerdy December 22, 2015 at 8:04 PM A 7, for sure! Nicole, your poem is very profound and dramatic. Janice T.Nicole Williams December 22, 2015 at 8:10 PM Thank you Janice, Have a great evening!