An Empty Illusion

You may not know, as emptiness surrounds you everywhere you go
If you could see behind a different eye,
would it be a friend or a foe?
Pain is smooth at the surface
Triggering the roots from down below
Ceases to hide behind your pride
Following you, as you continue to grow
Glancing upon a broken surface
You hide from your own reflection
You hide from all you know
Emptiness cannot be seen or heard
So you yourself, may never know

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/21/2012 8:14:00 PM
i put a lot of thought and meaning into this poem and know that it deserves 5 stars ::) thanks for anybody who takes the time to read my work.
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Date: 2/22/2011 7:26:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Holly. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/22/2011 12:48:00 AM
Ralph, thanks for the feedback! I haven't really gotten into studying the different forms of poetry so i wasn't sure what to classify any of them as. I'll be posting more soon. I've written poetry over the past 4 years and for some reason never shared it with anyone.
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Date: 2/21/2011 5:55:00 PM
Interesting and creative piece, Holly
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Date: 2/21/2011 5:33:00 PM
Hi Holly, Welcome to PS. I've read all the poems you submitted today and found them to be concise and thought provoking. I think they are all classified as Free Verse. Enjoyed reading them and look forward to more. Nice going. Have a great week. If I can help in any way please let me know. If I can't help we'll find someone who can. All the best to you and yours. xxxRalph
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