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Airbrushed and Abused

Airbrushed and abused There are those who make me question myself, the picture presented, is it really that blurred Details on the edges of watercolor dreamscapes melt into reality out of focus and lost of depth Airbrushed and abused beyond clarity, to where what I see I no longer recognize Am I really invisible or just faded from too much light Can a dim image still shine even when darkness wields its brush For what have I become, nothing more than an echo slowly becoming silent as it passes by ears of little concern, an annoying endless rhythm of distant lyrics no longer carrying a meaning that applies, forgotten in the chastised abyss of another’s words, accusations in permanent ink, shredded verses tossed to the side to disappear…

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Gayle Rodd

Date: 9/23/2017 10:38:00 PM

A sad, meloncholy verse about the feelings of insignificance? Do we all feel "overlooked " or somehow less valued? This was truly food for thought!

John Hamilton

Date: 9/2/2017 10:03:00 PM

Great POTD Chris, glad you are posting, it's ok to post what you're feeling, although we like your lighter ones better it's not about us, it's about you! Well done write on!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2017 10:57:00 PM

It doesn't matter if you feel you are having a Monet moment....we see Irises in Monet's Garden. Your words always bloom before us my friend. Congratulations on this work of art being honored for POTD! Blessings, Connie ; )

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/31/2017 3:20:00 AM

- Congratulations on your well deserved p.o.t.d., Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darren White

Date: 8/30/2017 1:57:00 PM

Oh my dear friend... PotD

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/30/2017 12:45:00 PM

Whoa! This is prescient introspection poetry, Chris. Excellent dive into the innerspace of your soul. Emerge fresh and clean ... great to see you back, brother. Kudos on POTD. Well deserved. Love and more love to you and yours.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/30/2017 12:03:00 PM

I am so happy to see that you are back. Congratulation on poet of the day. Love and hugs peace to you.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/30/2017 11:03:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on POTD Hugs ~`*

Edward Mccall

Date: 8/30/2017 10:24:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Chris; this is such a powerful and beautiful poem with so much emotion. You are a magnificent writer and I truly enjoy your work thank you for sharing and have a blessed day.

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/30/2017 9:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Chris! Although I'm so used to your sweet romantic poems, this one is still beautiful. You're a brilliant writer and one of my top fave... hugs :)

Tim Smith

Date: 8/30/2017 9:27:00 AM

Congrats Chris...great to see you posting

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/30/2017 7:57:00 AM

What's all this? Your contributions to this family are beyond counting. I'll not hear of anymore of this, turn your love light back on and get busy my friend...

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/30/2017 7:32:00 AM

So happy to see you here this morning Chris. Hugs!

Maria Williams

Date: 8/30/2017 7:01:00 AM

You've come back, takes a lot of strength to do that, so in that respect, you will never be an echo, let alone invisible. Accusations fall on deaf ears to those who care, so with you all the way Chris. Congrats on a well deserved POTD on an amazing poem.....Maria

Jan Allison

Date: 8/30/2017 2:19:00 AM

Many congrats on POTD Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 8/30/2017 6:19:00 AM

Thank you so much Jan. POTD, go figure...there are so many more deserving.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/29/2017 11:55:00 AM

This is such a wonderful write... Your descriptive words spell out how your emotions are feeling.... a fav. dear friend.. Hugs Eve

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:20:00 PM

Thank you so very much Eve for you nice comment

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2017 11:35:00 AM

I am so used to reading your beautifully romantic poems Chris this poem is so so dark and deep and full of hurt let's hope for brighter happier days:-) hugs

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:20:00 PM

Thank you Jan for always being so kind to me.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/29/2017 10:42:00 AM

I know exactly what you're feeling Chris...hoping for brighter days ahead

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:20:00 PM

Thanks so much Tim.

Darren White

Date: 8/29/2017 10:36:00 AM

You know the answer to that one very well :) You are a wonderful person, and I am so proud you are my dear friend.

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:19:00 PM

Thanks my friend, I am happy you are my friend too

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/29/2017 8:04:00 AM

Sounds like someone hurt you deeply. So very sad. A very emotional write. Many times life closes in, but we must push past it. A recent death in the family has shaken the tree and all the nuts fall out. Anyway, A great thought-provoking write! Kim <3

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim for your nice comment

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/29/2017 8:04:00 AM

I read you, hear you, appreciate you Chris, and your talented pen. mo hugs

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:19:00 PM

Thanks my friend for always being so nice to me

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/29/2017 7:52:00 AM

- No one is invisible and everyone leaves their footsteps, Chris - A really beautiful and deep poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:18:00 PM

Thank you so very much Anne Lise

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/29/2017 7:14:00 AM

No,no, not at all, Chris, you are far too good hearted to disappear from our lives:) a very honest and deep poem:)

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:18:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend.

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:17:00 PM

Phil Capitano

Date: 8/29/2017 6:32:00 AM

Our words may be temporary but thoughts, emotions and yes love persists beyond the illusion of life. This is so good Chris, we question our purpose as writers, too soon to be forgotten.

Chris Green
Date: 8/29/2017 12:15:00 PM

Thanks so very much Phil.