House of Lies

blank mind, blank pages

devoid of words, devoid of rages

words dried up, as withered leaves

emotions spent, no heart on sleeves

no poems flow, unused pen and ink

to write it down would mean to think

brave face painted, display the mask

all is right when someone asks

wear the pain, but hide it deep

pretend to live, to eat, to sleep

avoid the mirror, avert the eyes

it's how one lives in a house of lies

 

Reviews

[Audrey Howitt]

Had to come back and read this one again--Just beautifully done!

[LA Lorena]

Thank you Audrey, it's nice to see you are still here! I've just made my way back after a year long absence, and am just getting back into the swing of things here. I look forward to catching up on some of your work too!

[DrD]

THIS is my favorite of your works so far. The representation of those acts necessary to maintain image, dignity, pride . . . . all capsulized in these few lines and done so with marvelous conceptual flow. I read it again and that's the highest praise I give anyone.

[LA Lorena]

Thank you Dr.D, it's one of my favourites too.

[not here]

You've just painted a portarit of atleast eighty million people!
Well done.

[FJ Davis]

A poem of high quality; truly excellent work!
You need lie, no more. Once again--and for the umpteenth time--you have proven yourself.
Now, see what you can do, LA, to return your soul's light to its usually glaring level.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Keep your secrets in the shadow's and you'll be sorry... the great thing bout writing is the emotional release for you and maybe others reading it that went through the same thing.

[KAREN]

Very nice work!!! Alot of emotions going on. Great flow!

[Aidz]

A nice dance of the mind.... welcome back and thoroughly enjoy'd it

[Audrey Howitt]

Very powerful poem with beautiful flow and rhythm to it.
wear the pain, but hide it deep

Such a sad place to be!