Mortal Shell

The world exists in a parallel plane 

one houses shadows and the other the mundane 

In this mediocrity, I exist to eventually die 

My Anima abandons me for a shell to occupy 

I used to be detached from my inner self 

just a silhouette shadowing my own mental hell 

Tiny fractures in the cracks of morality 

A doppelgänger and I now live in duality 

Now I see beyond the veil of the eye

a paradise beyond the edge of the sky

My purpose is to adventure through the sands of time

To find, cherish and keep what is rightfully mine

I owe it all to you my mirrored reflection

to save me from my unforgiving depression

I want to feel the music of my heart beat

With you by my side, I refute defeat 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this could be a love poem, but I see it as looking at oneself in the mirror and coming to a realization.
I am not really living, I am just playing it safe...I need to start taking chances, going for my dreams...or I will die just a shell of what I could have been.
This is so good Kee...
j.

[KeeD]

Thanks Jacob, I love how you say he needs to start taking chances. Thanks for the visit, lot of respect for you sir, hope you're doing well during these trying times.

[lessa (kenzie)]

Trying to stay strong in this world is a hard thing to do, really enjoyed this emotional read

[KeeD]

Thanks Alex, appreciate you checking out my page!

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong, wonderful and worthwhile words shared.
"Now I see beyond the veil of the eye
a paradise beyond the edge of the sky
My purpose is to adventure through the sands of time
To find, cherish and keep what is rightfully mine"
I agree with and I like the above lines. Thank you KeeD for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Ruth]

To feel the music in the heart one must travel through the echoes and the echoes can liberate albeit sometimes harshly so...to realise the journey is the destination sometimes is transcending in itself :)

[Traci]

A very soulful piece, beautifully written. Self reflection, realization, pain, and strength. All in which leads one to start living, chasing dreams, and finding true purpose which brings happiness.