David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

Soul Searching

Peeling away the onion
      uncovering another layer 
       Brings a tear to my eye
          can just about bear
          keep stripping back 
           trying not to stare
          I sneak a little peep
         find I’m almost there
         then come the floods
           my soul’s laid bare
             All that remains 
            is pungent despair

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Brandy Nicole February 18, 2021 at 9:58 AM Looking into their soul, does help you to see them clearly. If you don't like what you see, stop peeling back those layers. So many thoughts to ponder here. You seem to have a wonderful soul. Staying true to who you are. ~ Brandy David Kavanagh February 18, 2021 at 11:42 AM Heya Brandy, I was trying some introspection here, peeling back the very essence of reality, trying to find the underlying meaning to being, I can get very deep in thoughts sometimes, I don’t get upset if I can’t find answers, but every now and then, hit upon something different, a new unseen lair, thank you for that uplifting comment, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty February 1, 2021 at 12:15 PM Perfect description ir analogy of sad memories David. Layered like onion tears Christopher Flaherty February 3, 2021 at 1:05 PM Bad sour taste with more tears to follow David Kavanagh February 1, 2021 at 1:02 PM Indeed Christopher, sometimes even after peeling back all the layers, there is nothing but a bad taste left, cheers David