Sarai Virden Poet Rhyme

Beneath the Brave

I see beneath your outer side 
of toughened nails immune to hurt
where downy nature still descry 
the empathy for which you thirst

Brave you face each day uproarious 
your smile seldom giving way
through work bent down and often rigorous 
no thought of what your burden weighs

You speak the truth and do what you say
In quiet quality of masculine grace
then play like a child who can't replace
exhaustion for the thrill of living today

I find myself lost in a stare
of disbelief beholding you
your colors revealed underneath
and the view is strikingly beautiful 

Your like sunshine on my darkest days
on golden fields... the rain
the revelation of prayer, earnestly prayed
the kindred soul that will never be tamed

I used to look through tinted lens
that airbrushed imperfections
but on myself alone depend
unable to trust in intervention

You take the lead 
then in patience teach
and still give me room to breath
humbly you take the place... of ground beneath my feet

We built our walls of protection so high
some came close but never climbed
but we see beneath the beautiful
and know the need of saying "I'm fine" 

Safe to take off strengths facade
when love in action won't deny 
letting down its trusted guard 
saying... take it off I see inside



Inspired by "Beneath your Beautiful" (by: Labrinth)

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Richard Lamoureux June 12, 2014 at 7:41 AM This is moving and worthy of more attention. 7777777s all the way. You have captured the essence of a good man, combining masculinity with sensitivity as well as the inner child.

Pandita Sietesantos June 8, 2014 at 10:46 AM Hi Sarai, thank you for this very introspective write - so many times we try to be brave so the world can't see our vulnerability and we hide unbearable pain inside which can cripple us emotionally! Thank you for sharing this gem! Sarai Virden June 9, 2014 at 11:02 PM Thank you Pandita, your comment is so thoughtful. Be well sweetie! Sarai