John Lawless Poet Free verse

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 November 1, 2023 at 6:28 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 November 1, 2023 at 4:53 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 November 1, 2023 at 8:22 AM OK, so I shall include a "bib warning" when posting. Thanks for the high praise Paul,

Hilda Greenhough October 31, 2023 at 8:40 AM Beautiful poem. Speak from the heart. This poem is liberating. John Lawless October 31, 2023 at 2:49 PM Thank you Hilda. "you make me smile with my heart....and that's not easy"....(OK, I stole that line from a comic)

Daisy Meadows October 31, 2023 at 6:24 AM Great poem!! Well written. John Lawless October 31, 2023 at 2:48 PM Thanks for stopping by Jeanette, appreciate the visit.

Ink Empress October 31, 2023 at 4:52 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 October 31, 2023 at 2:47 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.