Just a Shadow

Don’t speak to me with banality.
My expectations reach further aloft.

Trite expression perverts
your true presentation.

Long dead to me,
you cannot resurrect
trust with promise.

Due diligence has
put to death any remaining
vulnerability.

Go away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace