Saturday, June 11, 2011

Broken Windows





I wish I could see myself, just for a day,

for an hour, to see what you see…


Would I see a girl striding through this here life

with a strength and a stance to match,

who’s cushioned the blows that don’t leave a mark

who’s risen against the odds?

And does she cruise flighty and carefree each day

through streets with golden planes,

gifted with flair from the hands of the gods

that rule the night skies to refrains?


Or would I spot glimpses of tortured scarred flesh

that burns to a constant stream

of pain that’s residing so deep in her soul,

yet bound by an endless scream?

A scream of abandonment, careless denial,

for a love that she gladly bestowed

into the hands of a traitorous being,

who’s word’s but an empty echo…


I wish I could see myself, just for a day,

as that confident façade that reigns,

instead of submitting to unspoken fears

so deeply entrenched in my veins.



picture credit: http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=broken&order=9&offset=48#/d2uhs59





26 comments:

  1. how easy it is to let our hear be ruled but fear...and would be nice to see ourselves as others see us, sometimes.

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  2. I know that you know who you are, more often then you don't. But I know what it feels like during those less often times. And you are one of the few, who can put it in words so that those who have not experienced it, can know it.

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  3. very touchy post....everyone wishes to c demselves frm d eye of others, to find what dey actually r..

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  4. As always you spoke directly to my soul. I always connect so deeply with what you write, that it feels as if you took my masked, foggy truths and put them into words!
    Brightest blessings from across the world!

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  5. Wouldn't it be great to just do that... see what others see in us?

    A good reflection and provokes strong imagery ~

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  6. I feel the same way....if only I could see myself through another's lense...

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  7. I agree...if only for a day - what changes there could be....

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  8. I wish you'd just see the real you. But then, the mirrors have a tendency to show us what we want and not what really is.

    Nice lines Angel.

    Cheers,
    Blasphemous Aesthete

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  9. You landed a punch where everybody lives with this one. I suppose everyone wants to see how other view them, but they may not like what they see.

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  10. Shadow, you know broken windows have always fascinated me. And seeing them in black and white makes it even more erie. Blessings to you dear one.

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  11. empty echoes... like that like it all and yet what a pain in the heart

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  12. We are what we have become and yet what we have become is not necessarily who we are.

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  13. There is a reason I came here and read this today. Needing these words that resonate within me, words that at a glance are me. On a deeper level they tell my story.

    I've had a summer of tumult. Not sure what I see, searching the eyes of those I know for a glimpse into who I am. (Hugs)Indigo

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  14. well said, shadow...

    brought this to mind:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5SxWu5w9hI

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  15. I share that wish. I don't know what other people think of me. I think it could be a mixed bag. How would you like people to see you? as an innocent? We only want to be seen as innocent once our innocence has left us perhaps.
    Do read my Blog post today and yesterday. I don't do a lot of poetical posts but I have this week - not mine but someone else's that I admire.

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  16. Fear is something I have been working on (out?) for awhile. I love it when I can see beauty and power and then see it reflected in myself, if only for a brief moment.

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  17. I have learned to know who I am and to not reside in fear. Take care, dear Shadow.

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  18. What an insightful and beautiful piece this is! BTW, ghost key was accepted and your poem is right at the front. Don't have a publication date yet, but will let you know when I know!

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  19. I am not too sure I would want to see myself as others see me.

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  20. While we could fool ourselves with our facade just as beautifully as we fool the world.

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  21. These are very poignant words, we should never give in to our fears.

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  22. Wow Shadow! Love your expressions.

    Love and Hugs

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  23. fear gets so overwhelming at times that it leads us somewhere in the middle where we want to see ourselves with some other eyes!

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  24. I absolutely liked reading everything that is posted on your blog keep the posts coming. I enjoyed it.

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  25. thanks for sharing this beautiful text :-) I just feel so exactly the same some time...

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