deepundergroundpoetry.com
Harsh Charms
I’ve survived, now I’m here
in the moment of my fear
wondering what waits in the fog
the curtain hiding what’s beyond
nothing’s constant, that I learned
by the change both good and bad
a wheel turning to move or crush
by some choice or by force
the slow illusion hid this fact
then I awoke and saw the truth
recognition was denied
of where I was in my life
awareness is this moment’s grace
endurance was the final gift
warning of what’s to come
past the veil of life’s harsh charms.
© 2017. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20171014.
The poem “Harsh Charms” was inspired by a Laurie Halse Anderson quote: “I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here”.
in the moment of my fear
wondering what waits in the fog
the curtain hiding what’s beyond
nothing’s constant, that I learned
by the change both good and bad
a wheel turning to move or crush
by some choice or by force
the slow illusion hid this fact
then I awoke and saw the truth
recognition was denied
of where I was in my life
awareness is this moment’s grace
endurance was the final gift
warning of what’s to come
past the veil of life’s harsh charms.
© 2017. Sean Green. All Rights Reserved. 20171014.
The poem “Harsh Charms” was inspired by a Laurie Halse Anderson quote: “I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here”.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 1
reading list entries 0
comments 0
reads 457
Commenting Preference:
The author encourages honest critique.