Jack Ellison Poet Rhyme

A Window To The Soul

The eyes are the windows to the soul
But I once had my shades pulled down
A mysterious individual difficult to figure
Masqueraded around town as a clown

Always been known as a jester at heart
But some say it's a cover, a facade
To hide this feeling of insecurity inside
Wouldn't allow my soul to be unclad

Well that most certainly used to be true
But poetry has allowed me to be me
Under the cover of a protected environment
It's allowed my true self to be free

The truth will out it's always been said
In my case it's proven to be so
Owe my appreciation to all my poet friends
And to Cathie, my wife, my soul

A new found confidence after many years
Not the person I started out to be
Feeling of freedom expressing my thoughts
Nonjudgemental, a feeling of free

The eyes, it's said, are the windows to the soul
No truer words have ever been spoken
Poetry has allowed me to forever be free
My long silence has now been broken

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Sand Blown March 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM ....how true....to see in and out at the same time (whenever wanted) as a reality.....be as being a dimensionless self ........stan sand (sketching) Jack Ellison March 29, 2024 at 5:32 AM I have thought of it but I'm afraid to expose myself!!! Not sure how other poets would react Maybe I'll give it a shot??? Sand Blown March 28, 2024 at 6:08 PM ....a real fifth dimensional philosophical reality spirit as a..... full-loss-of 'i-call' what's what.....write a book man.....stan

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 28, 2024 at 7:40 AM Hello Jack, You have eloquently captured the journey of self-discovery through poetry. Like pulling up the shades on a window, you've uncovered layers of your soul, once masked by insecurity. I loved how poetry became your sanctuary, where authenticity blossomed and confidence flourished. Your gratitude to friends and Cathie speaks volumes of the support that fosters growth. Embracing your true self, you've shattered the silence, letting your soul's light shine through your words. - Blessings, Daniel Jack Ellison March 28, 2024 at 8:11 AM Thank you dear friend Daniel! Your response is much appreciated! Thank you! Wondweful!!!

Sam Scott March 28, 2024 at 5:07 AM Hi Jack - this is a very interesting poem and I love your honesty. It has to be said that many of us (poets) probably experience a 'new' lease of life and expression of some inner-self when we explore the poetic. It works it's magic in connecting something much deeper to the outside world.. may you continue to find your true voice. Blessings, Sam Jack Ellison March 28, 2024 at 5:16 AM Sam my dear friend... we muddle through life until we find the real "us"! Your assessment of us all is bang on! Thank you for visiting Sam!