Joseph May Poet Free verse

Painted Memories

 She painted her memories
 in images surreal
 Trying to hide scars reality would reveal
 A band-aid of illusions
 To alleviate the pain,
 Some memories are traumatic
 with wounds that wont heal
 She tries holding back the tears 
 but the pain she can't conceal
 As she paints memories
 in images surreal

 5-5-2024

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FJ Thomas June 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM I had never considered, until reading your poem, how therapeutic it must be for some who can paint their pain... or paint over it. Definitely one that made my figurative wheels spin; and made me wish I could paint. Hello Joseph :)

Ink Empress May 9, 2024 at 1:06 AM This hits so strong dear joseph, some wounds remain and scars some try to paint with surreal images. How profound and soulful is this. For some reason this resonated with me deeply! Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2024 at 12:45 PM It's almost like one of those mirror poems where it repeats the same idea as the poem goes from center to the end. COOL poem.

Hilda Greenhough May 8, 2024 at 8:22 AM Facing life is difficult as this poem shows. It is good that the brain has safety mechanisms, such your poem illustrates. I do like it.

Victor Buhagiar May 8, 2024 at 3:30 AM I can almost picture her in a sombre atmosphere, painting sad scene of her gone lover. Loved your imagery.

Brandy Nicole May 7, 2024 at 6:22 PM ' A band-aid of illusions. ' Many hide the pain in this way. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands May 7, 2024 at 5:13 AM Well described Joseph. Well done :)

Sotto Poet May 6, 2024 at 12:45 PM incredibly descriptive about her suffering: Attempting to conceal wounds that the truth would expose A facade of deceit So perhaps it would hurt less—Beautifully depicts the pain of remembering the past.

Andrea Dietrich May 6, 2024 at 11:52 AM Oh this is very nice and such a poetic way to express this feeling. Was this for a specific contest, Joseph.

Paula Goldsmith May 6, 2024 at 10:40 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful  "painted memories" write. Life is full of pain. Good memories are the best kind to have... Have a fun day/week writing away...................

Vijay Pandit May 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM Powerfully evocative of the pain she feels: Trying to hide scars reality would reveal A band-aid of illusions To alleviate the pain---Splendidly illustrative of when memories hurt.

Silent One May 6, 2024 at 7:44 AM A poem many people will be able to relate too... nicely done Joseph..