Protective colouration fo M'lady Angel Bird

sonnet in iambic tetrameter

Protective colouration.

 

He hides behind a false façade.

It seems to him the wisest plan

It’s such a shame he tries so hard

To show he is a macho man.

Although he tries he can’t disguise

He is fact a gentle man

His mode of dress says otherwise

All part and parcel of his plan.

To hide his sensitivity

He dare not let his feelings show

Pretends invincibility

He does not want the world to know.

His tough exterior is a pose

He has his reasons I suppose.

 

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

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Reviews

[emmajoy]

Love it .. it made me smile, what better gift on a wretchedly grey day.

'His tough exterior is a pose ~ He has his reasons I suppose.'

Your skill with the technicalities of poetising is incredible .. how I wish it was contagious. Your theme is delightful and, no doubt, fully appreciated by those who know you well.

[Tate Morgan]

Well that speaks to most men as they cant seem to master foolish pride

[Robin]

wonderful insight into the charade of facades ~

[Angel Bird]

- His tough exterior is a pose
- He has his reasons I suppose

I believe many people put on a mask to delude the world around, and only at night, all alone we dare to put it down and be ourselves ... when no-one's watching... only poets let some of their truth seep through the ink.

Keen insight behind that hard shell. I thoroughly enjoyed this perfectly done poem. It sounds great read aloud. I like its melody. Perhaps I'm gonna try one myself soon.

Yes I know for a fact that you are a very warm-hearted and sensitive man. THANK YOU! x