'the Puppet Master' - Repost

This cup is for you
for bluffing yourself 
and for thinking you know me,
here’s to you for pretending to care 
and make me believe that you do,
here’s to you for 
being the puppet-master
in the puppet show,
which is my life
I would like the strings back
before they are beyond repair
I would like to be the master 
of my own destiny
for a change
I would like to control where
my journey ends 
and what happens 
on the way there
but with you as the puppet-master
it’s virtually impossible
so this is me
begging you
for the strings
that contain
every facet of my life…
please be so kind 
as to leave it at the door 
on your way out…

31/05/2011... 12:30

*my first poem on the soup*


Contest: First poem on the Soup
5th place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Maverick Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Interesting piece wilma, there are a lot of places this poem could take your thoughts.. really enjoyed the read!
A  Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 12:47 AM
grats on your awesome contest entry Luv*Skat
Phookan Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations Wilma on your win in pd's contest with this awesome first poem on soup.love, gautami
Horne Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Many congrats, Wilma : )
Taylor Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Hey, Wilma, Congrats on your win. Great to see your name in the winners circle, but it's no surprise. Nice going, my friend. luv Ralph
Mehta Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d. , Wilma
Long Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM
congrats on this win.. cory
Brown Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s contest Wilma. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 12:18 AM
wilma!~ CONGRATULATIONS!! In my contest, and thank you for supporting my contest. I had a great time reading and judging every entry in my contest. Thanks for being among all my chosen winners. have a great one,.. Poet D
K. Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Congrats on your win with this empowering piece missy, knew i would be back :) mwahugs
Sweetheart Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 9:31 PM
congrats Wilma on your excellent win tonight in this contest with this amazing entry my friend.. enjoy sweet success once again luv..
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM
I'm glad to now say I have seen your first poem posted.A well deserved win, my friend. I loved the ending on this one, "leave it at the door on your way out...."
K. Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Take me back to the start! I remember this emotive piece, Wilma! pd's contest sure is very timely, huh first birthday girl-- wonderful way for you to spotlight your first post here-- enjoyed this one just as much as the first time I read it _-I know I commented there right?? haha oops if I hadn't! forgetful me heehee --mwahuggo
Austin Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Good riddance, I'd say. Love your symbolism. Love, daver
Doreus Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 8:00 AM
soupmail
Doreus Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 8:01 AM
love the theme by the way
Taylor Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Outstanding, Wlma. Very strong message! Here's your hat, what's your hurry? Don't call me, I'll call you! Excellent write. Good luck, my friend. luv Ralph
Onclaud Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 4:32 AM
i stirring write, wilma... hiw nice to go back to one;s first entry! winning;s best! :)huggs, nette
Kendrick Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Sometimes that is what happens in relationships..Sara
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