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Poetic Hide and Seek

Are we but dancers on an unlit stage Disclosing secrets hidden in the angst of now Revealing the ups and downs of then. Singing in the choir of the off key Whistling past punctuations grave yard. Our words a chant to taunt the demons Remind them that we are still here That we have words and are not afraid to use them. Do we not hide behind, and within Each metaphoric medley of madness Bare the essence of an eager soul In the nakedness of our ramblings? Children clamoring for attention Making mud pies, walking through puddles, Bravely turning off the night light Yet still afraid of the dark. But for myself, I warn you, I am here Within the words I blend together A guileless garment maker Obsessed by the texture of the threads Stitching errant words together Into this patchwork that is me. For I am here, peeking from within the fabric, Modeling each moment on an unlit stage.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/1/2023 6:28:00 PM

If I could still whistle, I'm sure I would be doing it 'past punctuation's graveyard.' What a Halloween-inspired image, Sir John! ~ gw

Paul Willason

Date: 11/1/2023 4:53:00 AM

This poem could only have been written by a craftsman...you are a credit to the trade John, making such exquisite creations for us to enjoy and drool over and want to keep. Thankyou.

John Lawless
Date: 11/1/2023 8:22:00 AM

OK, so I shall include a "bib warning" when posting. Thanks for the high praise Paul,

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/31/2023 10:45:00 AM

I won't tell you my favourite lines, oh go on I will... 'A guileless garment maker Obsessed by the texture of the threads Stitching errant words together Into this patchwork that is me' it's standing ovation time for I am the audience, entranced by the words. Another great one John, you have exquisite skill with words

John Lawless
Date: 10/31/2023 2:46:00 PM

AW, G'WAN, I was just mending my genes

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/31/2023 8:40:00 AM

Beautiful poem. Speak from the heart. This poem is liberating.

John Lawless
Date: 10/31/2023 2:49:00 PM

Thank you Hilda. "you make me smile with my heart....and that's not easy"....(OK, I stole that line from a comic)

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 10/31/2023 6:24:00 AM

Great poem!! Well written.

John Lawless
Date: 10/31/2023 2:48:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by Jeanette, appreciate the visit.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/31/2023 4:52:00 AM

This must be one of my most fave poems by you! Deep, thought provoking and flows with such profound truths. I especially love the opening! And this line stood out for me “ Singing in the choir of the off key” so creative how you’ve delivered this!

John Lawless
Date: 10/31/2023 2:47:00 PM

yup, my dad once told me "Kid, you couldn't carry a tune in a bucket"...I though..."Hey I oughta write that down". Thanks for the kind comment Ink, your visits are always appreciated.