Hidden Truths Of Poets (acrostic)

by Chelsey   May 17, 2012


Hollowed hearts cave our every emotion
Ink smears thoughts that are rendered in our mind
Dreams stay burrowed in the depths of our soul
Desks contain journals held with rhythmic cliche's
Envelopes snug papers of lyrical poetry
None containing accuracy on how we really feel

Trees are wasted as we crumble up paper
Rewriting every line, every word, every stanza
Under stress and complete pressure
Trying to reveal feelings that aren't lies
Hoping one person understands our circumstances
Seizing the moment of sadness with us

Often times we are our own worst critic
Frequently examining our work before it's completed

Poets submit what some call master pieces
Others would call them a lack of reality
Even in the work we call winners,
Truths are missing, honesty is hidden
Showing only the ideals we want to be perceived

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  • 13 years ago

    by Ms Happiness

    Wow awesome poem Chelsey, I love it:)

  • 13 years ago

    by Lioness

    Chelsey this is awesome. I loved this form that you have done and so very fitting. The images about writing poetry is wonderful.

    Loved it

    x

  • 13 years ago

    by Xanthe

    "Often times we are our own worst critic"
    and
    "Truths are missing, honesty is hidden
    Showing only the ideals we want to be
    perceived"

    Stood out for me. Very relatable..
    Keep writing :)

  • 13 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    I find that acrostics are a hard form in terms of getting the flow right and making the poem meaningful, for you are working with restrictions in terms of line beginners...

    But Chelsey, you showed your skill in this form here, because the flow was very good, and the message was totally visible and means alot to us as poets for we hide things even in our poetry when the goal is to release what we can't say out loud...

    I think this is a really wonderful write once again...

    hugs
    xxx

  • 13 years ago

    by Lostlove1

    Oh Shoot! No nominations left :( Someone else will beat me to it by the time my votes kick in again I am sure.This is def. winning material

    Gosh I loved this Chels. The form the flow the message EVERYTHING. poems about poems are my favorites and you have penned one every single one of us can relate to.

    Good luck in the contest Chels. this one will make it there one way or another.
    Lostlove

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