Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Cries of a Concubine

Only she knows the weight of this veneer
that emanates from her aloof demeanor. 
An ebony goddess, she waits in obscurity 
ever ready to do the king's bidding. 

Trapped in this masquerade that is her life
her heart bleeds with heavy, crimson tears. 
Yet she allows her emotions to slip into an opaque mist
as she hypnotizes her master with seductive eyes.

With each passing day, her despair increases
her life of oppression brings a dark void of spirit 
making the idea of death a welcome relief. 
How can she find a way to suture her wounded soul? 

The gnawing, naked ugliness of her existence 
grips her as she feels the haunting 
conviction of self loathing. When will this pain end?
Only God could save her now.



Written on 5/29/2017

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Donna Roberts November 6, 2018 at 11:23 PM Dripping with talent and wisdom Laura Leiser November 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM Thank you, Donna!

Kai Michael Neumann February 1, 2018 at 2:26 AM Good one. I have no first hand experience, but I know that you captured the topic very well...

Curtis Moorman January 12, 2018 at 12:22 PM A masterpiece, Laura. Will be reading, and enjoying, more of your work. Laura Leiser January 13, 2018 at 12:33 PM Thank you very much, Curtis. I'm honored you enjoyed this

Debbie Duncan June 21, 2017 at 10:14 PM Love this write :) Laura Leiser June 22, 2017 at 6:14 PM Thank you, Debbie. :)

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2017 at 9:27 PM An emotional write! Well done! Congrats, Laura! Laura Leiser June 7, 2017 at 12:12 AM Thanks, Kim. :)

Beautiful Scars June 6, 2017 at 9:20 PM the title caught my eye RIGHT away. "Only she knows the weight of this veneer that emanates from her aloof demeanor."~~~ those first two lines dragged me in and sucked me right through with intensity. great poem! be blessed...thank you and congrats :) Laura Leiser June 6, 2017 at 10:48 PM Thank you, Laura Loo, for my placement in your contest! I'm glad you liked my interpretation of "deep and dark". :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 6, 2017 at 9:27 AM Very compelling poetry, Laura. Exquisite in detailing the emotional innerspace of a palace concubine. The painful introspection and conflict laid bare. A most beautiful work of poetry. A fabulous poem. Should score well in the contest, be a winner for sure. Love and joy always. Laura Leiser June 6, 2017 at 4:26 PM Thank, Freddie! I'm glad you liked this one. :)

Margaret Wade June 2, 2017 at 11:51 AM So deep and dark and and sadly beautiful Enjoyed it so much. :) Maggi W Laura Leiser June 2, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thanks so much for your kind comments, Margaret! I'm glad you liked it :)

Honestly J.T. May 30, 2017 at 11:03 PM I've enjoyed reading this poem. Good job -JT Laura Leiser May 30, 2017 at 11:22 PM Thank you, JT. I'm glad you liked it :)

Alexis Y. May 29, 2017 at 7:55 PM Hi Laura, I really liked your take on the contest theme. A concubine's life is so terribly sad.You express that sadness so well in this well written write. This would be an easy seven. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Laura Leiser May 29, 2017 at 10:13 PM Thank you, Alexis. I appreciate your kind comments :)

White Wolf May 28, 2017 at 11:23 PM Fits the description of the contest beautifully, Laura! A very well crafted piece! Laura Leiser May 29, 2017 at 7:41 AM Thanks, White Wolf. I appreciate your kind comments :)