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Locked in a cage of indeterminable design
is the core of truth
are the eyes of clarity
is the purest part of the self
so protected it almost smothers
in this sound-proofed place
nameless, blameless
innocent
it exists apart from all else
unmarred, held in highest regard
Memory cannot betray what it cannot touch
pain cannot be faced if it goes unnamed
forever wandering without a home
wishing it could be given a voice
even if it was kept in enforced silence
Held back from healing
held back from feeling
purity gleams and entices with visions of gold
acknowledge, accept and comfort the pain
innocence seeking release
offering peace
Creating pathways through the darkness
with its unending light
re-making its entire being
for the sake of the greater good
let the cage be empty and the soul be full
of love and hope
for itself
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I took this pic of the sunset on Monday, Oct 4th 2004 while Jay and I were driving. I upped the contrast to better show the darkness, the light and that protected place of purity.
Comments (7)
netsia
"pain cannot be faced if it goes unnamed" how true....excellent work. Hope you are ok.
cagewench
I'm OK, just very self-reflective... was reading some of my early handwritten books of my poetry and realize that I have been struggling with varying forms of the same things as long as I've been writing and I wonder if I'll ever truly heal... thanks for being concerned, I appreciate it. I am so glad that simplyserendipity got me to join this site because there are some amazing artists/lovely, caring ppl here... like you :)
AusPoet
You have some really terrific lines in there - like the one quoted by Netsia and I really like the "Memory cannot betray what it cannot touch" as well. Very poignant stuff. I hope your mother is doing well in palliative care, too.
cagewench
Thanks :) I met Mom's DR today and he was quite nice and Mom is quite comfy there...
TallPockets
"was reading some of my early handwritten books of my poetry and realize that I have been struggling with varying forms of the same things as long as I've been writing and I wonder if I'll ever truly heal." -- First, superb piece. V o t e. Second, You will heal, but there will be 'scars' left, just as in a physical injury. Try looking on your scars as 'life medals' you've earned - the hard way. PEACE.
meico
One thing is obvious, and in its way wondrous, and that is the trials and heartaches reflected in your work can give other people hope - in that something good [your poems] can come from pain and distress. I love the construction and staccato rhythm of this piece.
cagewench
To TallPockets and meico: I think I would be afraid if I could look at my soul and see all the scars there, for they would make my visage hideous. I do take hope from the fact that I can and do write about what I've been through and what I feel and sometimes, the experiences of others that I empathize with. thank you both :)