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who, when and why...
When the night is silent and the world is cold,
who is there with you, to have and to hold?
When the circus quiets and the ring leader is gone,
who stands by your side to help you carry on?
When everyone has judged you in an unfavorable light,
who will speak on behalf of the person you are inside?
How do I know the truth? I have known from the start,
that there was more to you than your art.
The person that to the world you portray
is just a fictitious persona selected for the masquerade.
The truth of you lies deep within,
in a place that few can venture in.
I saw that in you from the very start,
why I responded to your “hello” and opened up my heart.
There is more to you than meets the eye,
a gallantry and nobility that you choose to hide,
you feel it is antiquated and out of style,
behaving lewd and cocky instead
falling in with the rest, rank and file.
I know the truth I have seen you heart’s smile,
I know who is behind the enigmatic bawdy style.
There is so much that you have to give
but you choose a path that you should not live,
remember that in the end of days,
you will have to face all you did not say.
All the deeds from the beginning to the end,
what you could have changed,but remained rigid refusing to bend.
Do not let this be the legacy you leave behind
you are forging the chains of your afterlife,
time is short, chances are few,
do not let this be what awaits you…
Gypsy red
Dec.2011
who is there with you, to have and to hold?
When the circus quiets and the ring leader is gone,
who stands by your side to help you carry on?
When everyone has judged you in an unfavorable light,
who will speak on behalf of the person you are inside?
How do I know the truth? I have known from the start,
that there was more to you than your art.
The person that to the world you portray
is just a fictitious persona selected for the masquerade.
The truth of you lies deep within,
in a place that few can venture in.
I saw that in you from the very start,
why I responded to your “hello” and opened up my heart.
There is more to you than meets the eye,
a gallantry and nobility that you choose to hide,
you feel it is antiquated and out of style,
behaving lewd and cocky instead
falling in with the rest, rank and file.
I know the truth I have seen you heart’s smile,
I know who is behind the enigmatic bawdy style.
There is so much that you have to give
but you choose a path that you should not live,
remember that in the end of days,
you will have to face all you did not say.
All the deeds from the beginning to the end,
what you could have changed,but remained rigid refusing to bend.
Do not let this be the legacy you leave behind
you are forging the chains of your afterlife,
time is short, chances are few,
do not let this be what awaits you…
Gypsy red
Dec.2011
Published 15th Dec 2011
| Edited 18th Dec 2011
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Anonymous
15th Dec 2011 6:56pm
This was an amazing piece...very touching and well written.
15th Dec 2011 7:16pm
Thank you very much I am glad you liked it, it is special to me.
gypsy red
gypsy red
16th Dec 2011 7:31pm
Melancholic poetry. I really like the way is introspective and delicate. I reread it some times. And every time I found some new messages. Makes us reflect.
16th Dec 2011 7:43pm
Thank you Luca I do that very often messages within my words good observation. Thank you for the comment.
Gypsy red
Gypsy red
5th Jan 2012 11:18pm
I adore this poem! I will add it to my reading list right away. I am afraid I will be running out of space on my reading list soon, because there are so many poems that I like on this site. Very special poem!
6th Jan 2012 00:44am
Yes, I agree with you there are some very talented poets here a flavor for every taste. Thank you very much for allowing me to grace your reading list with my humble piece. I appreciate the sweet comment as well, thanks.
Gypsy red
Gypsy red
9th Jan 2012 3:10pm
9th Jan 2012 4:04pm
Mr. Bruce; I am humbled and honored that you read my piece and enjoyed it, thank you very much.
Gypsy red
Gypsy red
