Toby James Poet Free verse

Lost

These words are spoken with passion
Not these, but those
Words spoken among friends, words of attempted substance
And still, the message is lost

The passion is there, hiding, teasing
Ducking and weaving as a boxer would do
Trying to explain what I'm saying to you
I, am lost

When does the humour run its course?
When do clowns remove their paint?
Do they dare? Do I dare?

A mockery
A pallid attempt at substance
These words, THESE words, are a message
A weak apology
A hope of understanding, a semblance of personal soul
A message wanting to be found
Kept in the dark.

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Beata Agustin February 8, 2024 at 1:53 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A January 28, 2016 at 1:20 PM toby, enjoyed reading your poem, Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. XOX -- LINDA --

Skat A September 9, 2015 at 3:05 PM Toby, thank you for sharing. A pleasure to read... SKAT

Laura Hay August 15, 2015 at 3:22 AM Very powerful words Toby. There's no shame in baring your soul, especially to those who care. There is no need to apologise, for you have done nothing to anyone. It is how we make ourselves feel. Be proud of who you are, and remember that people only need to empathise not necessarily understand to be there for you. Sometimes you need to be in the dark to see the light. I love your poem. Warm Regards, Laura.