Poetry, a Naked Truth

Poetry.
Feelings on paper
Your soul flipped
Inside out
Exposed

Poetry
Naked truth
Honesty on paper
Vulnerability shared
Revealed

Poetry
Unannounced
Pierces another’s heart
Surprises, amazes,
Tantalizes, terrifies
Honors some
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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July 29, 2018 at 11:11 PM
Nicely expressed Caren. Agreed. We share our vulnerability when we express ourselves poetically.
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July 30, 2018 at 7:36 AM
Thank you Brooklyn Six. I am so glad for your perspective which is also my perspective!
Ashley Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Caren, your expressed baring one's poetic soul very beautifully.. an exceptional revealing and captivating write.. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:56 PM
You're welcome Caren. Your heartwarming words touch me and the feeling is mutual my wonderful friend.. thank you :)
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Thank you Susan.Your comments are always so nice, and you always add the warm wishes. I cannot help but feel you are becoming a great friend. Thank you!
Gauthier Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Sweet, Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 1:34 PM
I thought so, and now I am certain.
Lindley Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Love this naked truth and its light shed upon poets and poetry my friend! A fav...
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Thank you Robert. I appreciate it.
Man Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 6:00 AM
Caren, I find your naked truth mesmerizing!!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 7:05 AM
Thank you Lyric Man. I am honored and pleased.
Onclaud Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 5:11 AM
you expressed the very core of poetry with such eloquence, caren!...huggs
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 7:05 AM
Thank you nette, I am enjoying this new artform so much!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 4:58 AM
Well ink spoken, m'lady Caren! 'Nuff said. Love and joy always.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 7:08 AM
Mr.Robinson, it is a joy when you stop by and comment. Thank you!
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