Make - Believe

A character born from the words on the page
Absorbed into me, words released from their cage
Once spoken from the voice, the one that rings true
The connection is made, imagination shines through
Embrace the character you see, in your mind’s eye
Develop and make your own, as the weeks pass by
Taking centre stage, as one, but with parts of many
Character ghosts of my past, all wanting to be free
Therapeutic, full of glee, relief from conscious me
The real is submerged to make way for make- believe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 2:05 AM
This is cool, amazing when you think that before we created these characters they never existed. We breath life into them and send them out into the world.
Posey Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Shaz, I loved this poem. I'm not pushing my poetry, but this eerily reminded me of one I wrote some time ago. Check "Waiting In The Wings." I appreciate your commenting on my work. .... Jake
Kearley Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Another Fav for me...I love the msg
Cheesman Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 3:11 AM
Hey Thanks Dan :)
Loving Iii Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 4:10 AM
Sometimes the only island of escape have we.
Andresen Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 6:02 AM
A deep message, nice flow and good rhymes. - Very well written Shaz. Have a nice weekend. - oxox love from Anne-Lise :)
Cheesman Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 3:11 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise xo
Bordner Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Personalizing life is what makes our potential a reality - make believe to make real - good rythem Shaz - I like the message that we are responsible for extending, or creating life through the instrument of our imaginations - J.A.B. %
Cheesman Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 3:12 AM
Exactly - loved your reply Justin :)
Falotico Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Well well , now this is amazing Shaz!! Deep from the soul write which as you know I love. Always Michael
Cheesman Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 3:10 AM
TY Michael...thanks for stopping by - so glad u liked
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