Chris Green Poet Free verse

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 September 23, 2017 at 10:38 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 September 2, 2017 at 10:03 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 September 1, 2017 at 10:57 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 August 31, 2017 at 3:20 AM - Congratulations on your well deserved p.o.t.d., Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darren White August 30, 2017 at 1:57 PM Oh my dear friend... PotD

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 30, 2017 at 12:45 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 August 30, 2017 at 12:03 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 August 30, 2017 at 11:03 AM Back to congratulate you on POTD Hugs ~`*

Edward Mccall August 30, 2017 at 10:24 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 August 30, 2017 at 9:48 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 August 30, 2017 at 9:27 AM Congrats Chris...great to see you posting

Charlie Smith August 30, 2017 at 7:57 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 Pigeon Tart August 30, 2017 at 7:32 AM So happy to see you here this morning Chris. Hugs!

Maria Williams August 30, 2017 at 7:01 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 August 30, 2017 at 2:19 AM Many congrats on POTD Chris:-) hugs Jan xx Chris Green August 30, 2017 at 6:19 AM Thank you so much Jan. POTD, go figure...there are so many more deserving.

Eve Roper August 29, 2017 at 11:55 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thank you so very much Eve for you nice comment

Jan Allison August 29, 2017 at 11:35 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thank you Jan for always being so kind to me.

Tim Smith August 29, 2017 at 10:42 AM I know exactly what you're feeling Chris...hoping for brighter days ahead Chris Green August 29, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thanks so much Tim.

Darren White August 29, 2017 at 10:36 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thanks my friend, I am happy you are my friend too

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 29, 2017 at 8:04 AM I read you, hear you, appreciate you Chris, and your talented pen. mo hugs Chris Green August 29, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thanks my friend for always being so nice to me

Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2017 at 8:04 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thank you so much Kim for your nice comment

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2017 at 7:52 AM - No one is invisible and everyone leaves their footsteps, Chris - A really beautiful and deep poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green August 29, 2017 at 12:18 PM Thank you so very much Anne Lise

Joanna Daniel August 29, 2017 at 7:14 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:18 PM Thank you so very much my friend. Chris Green August 29, 2017 at 12:17 PM

Phil Capitano August 29, 2017 at 6:32 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 August 29, 2017 at 12:15 PM Thanks so very much Phil.