Ellen Fahey Poet Free verse

What You See

What you see is what you get, 
But what you don't see, you don't get.
Because, you see, I have worked very
Long and hard at hiding it away.
I have built a wall in front of me,
But I am learning that it's just 'a' wall,
I can always walk around it.

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Darian Brown March 18, 2011 at 5:53 PM WOW this is very very deep. I like it:)))

Robert Pettit February 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM The late Flip Wilson's character of Geraldine came to mind as I read this little delight. Good writing.

Poet Tacito February 15, 2011 at 6:00 AM Or you can break through it. That's a lot more fun. Great job with this, Ellen!

Dr.Ram Mehta February 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM Well expressed thoughts on What you see, Ellen

Poet Destroyer A February 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM lol love the ending and enjoyed your write,..p.d.

Sara Kendrick February 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM Good one.. Enjoyed...Glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara