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I only show you things I want you to see
I keep certain things from you
Hiding the ugly side of me
You see an ocean full of life
I am an empty sea
My branches overflowing with colorful leaves
Hiding a hollow tree
Laughing and enjoying time with you
But I am shackled and will never truly be free

Copyright © James Knox | Year Posted 2009

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Chelsea ... Date: 7/19/2009 1:21:00 PM Wow this is great, I like the way you express everything, it's really good. Good job. Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 7/19/2009 5:57:00 AM Now James, The key to your shackle is within reach. The good in you will overpower your weaknesses if you but continue to be the wonderful you that others see. That goodness comes from you and is part of you. (Motherly advice continues.) Accept your good and forgive weakness. Let your strength uplift weakness along until your hollow feeling is filled with love and appreciation for yourself and others. We all know the feeling of hollow weakness and of learning. You can overcome doubt. DAS-J Login to Reply

Sindisiwe Dube Date: 7/19/2009 1:00:00 AM Wow this is great. Love your writings and the way you think and express yoself. No one will truly be free if their other side is hidden Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/18/2009 6:00:00 AM James, I love the expression in this poem. Writing can help release all those empty feelings and help get to the bottom of what is causing them. Sara Login to Reply

Nicole Sharon Brown Date: 7/18/2009 5:36:00 AM Great poem about people not truly being open with each other. This is an awesome write. I needed to read this one today! Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 7/17/2009 8:56:00 PM James, my brother, its true! us poets hold tremulous waves inside! great poem! jim Login to Reply