Beneath the shining Armor

Painful confessions

 

 

Beneath the shining Armor

By Barry S. Maltese

 

Some people often gaze at me

at what they've seen me do

Yes, I've helped out so very many

. . . maybe, even you!

Examining all my exploits

you'd contrive an enchanting list

But there is still a side of me

that is often forgotten and missed

 

For I have many weaknesses

my character has it's flaws

They all are buried by those reviews

of my many victorious wars

But, I guess my attempt at seeing them

is the first step that I must take

in fixing what is wrong with me

if only for my own sake

 

I might not be personally dangerous

to those both near or far

And I do not consume illicit drugs

like your favorite movie star

But there are parts within my life

that I am not proud are there

and I now vow to vanquish them

for the sake of the ones who care.

©2008Barry S. Maltese

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Onyx_Rayne]

Everyone should take this kind of time to examine themselves. We all have our faults and our weaknesses.. the thing that differentiates some from others is that recognition...that desire to better oneself inside. Sure the outside might be a pretty picture, but the inside is what makes a person truly beautiful... The struggle, the constant work on self, the act of caring enough about yourself...not for the sake of yourself , but for the sake of others and the effect you have on them... priceless and a definite rarity in this world.

Each stroke of your pen (or keyboard) paints you as a person with a good, true heart... despite any "chinks" in the armor.. you ARE the shining armor.

And this write shines a light on your talent - Loved it :)

[Ennovy]

hey this just beautiful, to see you words again...to feel your emotions...The picture is vividly heartwarming...to know we all have imperfections....and some we have to fix.... or at lease try...
I love your writing...seeing this poem makes me feel at home agin here at WC....excellent work Barry...your friend...ennovy

[Heaven-Sent]

Hi there!
This is very well written and I think you hit on something that we all feel at one time or another. There is always room for inprovement in our own eyes. But remember, to those who love us, we are pretty close to perfect in their eyes.
I wanted to also thank you for your review and I will figure out how to edit it, I also wanted to add to it. I sort of had to finish it abruptly.
I will be reading more of your works, so keep up the great job!

[Carole]

This is excellent, Barry and how very true. We all have our character flaws that we must work on. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God--There is no one righteous, no not one..." I find I must go before God daily and ask for help and forgiveness and sometimes even go to the person that I wounded and then go on with my head held high free from condemnation, guilt and shame-For, "There is no condemnation for those that are in Christ."

Again, a tremendous piece and written with perfection! It is nice to see you back! Blessings, Carole