Invisible

Invisible Often I will stand erect, a stood up smiling face Reaching for the meanings, only longing but to trace Full in view, invisible, as empty glances come Still, I can not see myself; I’m blinded by the sun What features lie about this broken painted piece of glass Accepted deep within the realms as desperate feelings pass Shattered in the eyes of none that take the time to hear Foggy misted attributes a’ clinging crystal clear That mirror with its gilded frame, hangs crooked on the wall Creviced breach of promises that loudly ring the call Reflections of a face I have not seen in many years Answers lost in what these lines do fashion of the fears Am I here, I ask of eyes now found to stare right through My hand before my face does not obstruct my cautioned view Existence, does it brew the leaves, so relevant the tea Challenging the truth a’ swirl within this cup I see Tomorrow may just find that I have all but disappeared Lost amongst the wanderers of voided silent cheers Will they still remember me as someone they have known Crying at the window panes of tortured teardrops shown Or merely the forgotten in the mass of needless sighs Nothing but a figment that did never grace their eyes Tossed about as ashes from the cigarettes they hold Invisible, and left alone, to wither in the cold Written for the Invisible Poetry Contest Sponsored by Lewis Raynes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 6:51 AM
Looks like a winner to me! Last stanza is golden! Well done Chris!
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February 21, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Thanks again John. I am happy you liked this one
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February 20, 2017 at 2:50 AM
Very well done, Chris. The emotion flows in words that carry it beautifully and totally to touch us all. I felt this one and I know others will/do, too. Good luck with the contest. Hugs ... CayCay
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February 21, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Thank you so very much my friend. I appreciate your kind words.
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February 17, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Nice one - I especially like the driving rhythm of your poem, reads like a song.
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February 17, 2017 at 2:07 PM
Thanks so much Agnes, this means a lot coming from a talented poet like you.
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February 17, 2017 at 1:29 PM
I love what you did here.
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February 17, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Thanks so very much Chelsea.
Smith Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 1:13 PM
Excellent Chris :)
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February 17, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Thanks so very much Gary
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February 17, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Powerful poetry, Chris. Stellar and emotionally deep. Keep shining the light on the darkness, my friend. Excellent poem. A true 7. Love and peace.
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February 17, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Thank you Freddie for your always kind thoughts.
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February 17, 2017 at 12:17 PM
Excellent introspection Chris.
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February 17, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Thanks a bunch Tim.
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February 17, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Stunning poem! 7 from me xomo!
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February 17, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Thanks so much Maureen. :)
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