False Light

I shiver

in the cold of yet another winter day.

It matches my mood, sullen and grey

But with the general good weather front

I put on as I go out the door.

 

Cloaked in false sunshine,

I cast my empty rays

To anything and everyone

They expect warmth,

But feel only the icy breeze

Which has already frozen me. 

Reviews

[David Scott]

When it is "Winter" the chill will find us.
Seamless.
A fine poem.

[Elaenor Aisling]

Thanks! :)

[Clockwork]

This poem is truly chilling. I know of what you speak quite well. It seems that as I get older, the winters get darker and gloomier. I like how the speaker parallels her mood with the weather. That really shows how she is affected by her surrounding.

Although, I hope that you have a great amount of light and joy this holiday season. May the sun shine on your heart and your countryside even as the frost covers the ground. Best wishes to you!

[Elaenor Aisling]

Thank you very much! Happy holidays to you, too!

[revalatia]

Cloaked in disguises meant for others to see... I'm feeling this :)

[EileenMarie]

Great write! We need to find the positive in the negative & you being able to write about it is great!

[Elaenor Aisling]

Thanks! :)

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow! Hold on to life no matter how it comes down, such a positive thought and strong massage because life is how we perceive it I say positive thought again because perception can sometimes lead to en illusions and this what I get from this piece. .
Excellent write.

[Elaenor Aisling]

Thanks! :)