Sotto Poet Poet Free verse

There Is a Gentleman

There is a gentleman that I am acquainted with.

He grins, but it is not seen in his eyes
He chuckles, but it is only a lovely lie
He speaks but conceals something inside
He sings, but his quiet screams are audible
He draws but has no one to console him
He writes, yet it never alleviates his life's sorrow
He adores, yet his thighs are scarred.
He survives, but all he wants is death

He merely absorbs the ache, which is excruciatingly bitter
And I take a step back from the mirror

3TH PLACE CONTEST WINNER

Written: April 25, 2022

Near Death Experience Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Paul Callus May 9, 2022 at 6:03 AM This is extremely powerful and touching, especially when the reader comes to the end line. Blessings ~ paul

Christuraj Alex May 8, 2022 at 10:49 PM Great and mysterious gentleman. Congratulations!

William Kelii Kekaula May 8, 2022 at 4:04 PM Exquisite penning, Lasaad, laced depictions augment its underlying sincerity, with my compliments dear friend, Aloha~William Sotto Poet May 8, 2022 at 4:47 PM Thank you so much, William, it really means a lot to me and is very appreciated. My deepest regards to you

Jeff Kyser May 8, 2022 at 3:57 PM Congrats on the win - sorry that it seems to have taken a lot of pain to produce. Take care, -jeff Sotto Poet May 8, 2022 at 4:49 PM Thanks, Jeff. So much appreciate your congrats and your support.

Paula Goldsmith May 7, 2022 at 9:20 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "There is a gentleman" is a creative write. Have a great/blessed weekend.......................

Paulette Calasibetta May 7, 2022 at 8:56 AM Stunning and masterfully penned; a sad story unfolds, a reflection of a life in ashes. Congratulations on your win in the contest! :)Paulette

Gershon Wolf April 28, 2022 at 6:38 PM Ouch!... Even the mirror can lie sometimes. Hope so, anyway. Cheers, gw

Swetha Vangaveti April 28, 2022 at 10:21 AM The last two lines are profound!! May you find peace. Best wishes!

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM I understand your thoughts in your poem my friend. Death was welcomed by my suffering husband. May the rest of your days be filled with enough love to bless your life knowing you have a purpose here that is important. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit April 26, 2022 at 5:20 AM The turn in the two ending line tugs the heart. A very emotive write--true to life.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 26, 2022 at 5:06 AM Powerful deep writing, my friend, Lasaad! Be blessed!

Victor Buhagiar April 26, 2022 at 1:21 AM Quite a good write. Don't worry though. I feel I'm dying everyday.

Kim Rodrigues April 25, 2022 at 8:32 PM A good wrote, Lasaad!