Secrets

Secrets are not told and kept intact
Because we are not sure how others will react.
Secrets are meant to be unknown
Shackled,chained and all alone.
Pulled away from everyone's sight,
Into the chamber of darkness where there is no light.
They wait for days,weeks or maybe years,
To escape and put an end to their tears
And  when that happens they throw up the veil,
The things which were once hidden are spread in the air.
They unfold for good or otherwise worse
Without caring whether the consequences turn out to be a blessing or a curse.
Then they happily go away,
Out in the sunlight,into the day.
However back in the chamber many of them are dead and even more still in captivity
But watch out as they do never give up their desire to be free.

-Sadaf Syed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Smith Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Good write with some very good imagery!
Williams Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Sadaf just a quick congrats on your win..David
Tsiluma Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 7:18 AM
Love how you've used personification to bring your words to life - secrets do have a way of escaping from captivity, don't they? Very nice Sadaf!
O'Leary Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Interesting perspective on 'secrets'... nice poem... congratulations on your win... Terry
Brown Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations on the win in the new poet (Only) 2012 contest Sadaf. Love, Carol
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July 16, 2012 at 2:51 AM
Sadaf ,,congratulations with your win in my contest... always pd... soup mail...
Durrani Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM
very true, I like the way you have expressed you feeling with clear thoughts thats matter in keeping secrets untold.
Collins Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Sadaf, Congratulations on the choice of your wonderful poem. Secrets are meant to be unknown Shackled, chained and all alone. I love your use of throwing up the veil. Kathy
Brown Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 6:17 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poetry this week Sadaf. Love, Carol
Sundara Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM
very nice composition
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January 14, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Smile ˜ "Against Thee and only Thee have I sinned...." ˜ Nothing, is Ever hidden from the Only One to whom it truly matters ˜ Stirring poe ˜ Love, John!:) ˜
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