Invisible Man

Invisible Man

 

Am I invisible?

Or am I just fine

I’ve noticed

 I’m being unnoticed

Is it all just in my mind?

 

Your disrespect is detectable

Am I misreading the signs?

Overlooked and under-appreciated

Maybe you’re the one who’s blind.

 

Not seeing me for who I am

And keeping my light confined

But hiding a star in the dark

Will only increase its shine

 

There are too many who are unseen

Disregarded and ignored

I hope they heed my transparency

And these words strike a chord  

 

Because the world is full of ghosts

With their heads in the sand

A visual all too visible

Only seen by an invisible man

Reviews

[lovejulez03]

This was a wonderful read. Very well written and I read it several times - it struck home for me. The feeling and sincerity jumped out at me. "Not seeing me for who I am/And keeping my light confined/But hiding a star in the dark/Will only increase its shine" - beautiful and simple. Well done my friend!

[Sirius King]

thank you Julez, i appreciate that!

[lovejulez03]

Anytime!

[K. Louis]

I really enjoyed this.."hiding a star in the dark will only increase its shine"..thats a great line. Looking forward to reading some of your other work!

[Sirius King]

thank you K.Louis, and I'll be sure to return the favor!

[Pax]

wow!
~ i felt so home in this piece.... your highly inspirational in this piece... I am lost at words...
Excellent piece!

[Sirius King]

thank you Pax!

[Sugar Plum ♥]

Really so nice poem! I love the theme of "invisibility", as many people feel like that, maybe in some respect everyone is invisible to others, as they are too much obsessed by their own world and ego. This poem shows in so good way exactly that relation, but God is who see all...We have to understand others, and try to relate their world with our and to compare, as we are all the same in our big "differences". I loved that:
But hiding a star in the dark
Will only increase its shine

-nour-
June-013

[Sirius King]

i agree

thank u Sugar Plum!

[Coyote Poetry]

I feel invisible sometime. Seem we are living like cattle. Living and dying without reason and purpose. Being invisible is a two sided coin. Better to be a ghost than marching with the dead in heart and in mind. Thank you for the outstanding poetry. Made me think this morning.
Coyote

[Sirius King]

true words

thank you

[C.E.K. Nelson]

" hidding a star in the dark, will only increase its shine" - fantastic!!! When you have a chance, take a look at my poem, The Plague- has similar tone- speaks of narcissism. Thanks for sharing!

[Sirius King]

thank you Nelson!...will do

[OBWhiteHawk]

I totally get this poem. I have felt this way so much of my life. I love your style here it flows so well.

[Sirius King]

thank u OB!

[icelandicblue]

I like the way this meandered between light and dark. Who sees the man too visible to see...the invisible one, that's who! Great imagery.

[Sirius King]

thank you ice!

[anonymous]

This is great I love your poem, it is definitely the type of style that I like when it comes to poetry. You are very talented

[Sirius King]

thank you anonymous!

[BeckyBelle]

Your words have an incredible amount of depth and beauty to them. I know these words ring true for so many people. There are so many amazing personalities out there who are overlooked by others because they do not fit exactly into the mold of what other people want them to be.

These lines in particular-

"But hiding a star in the dark
Will only increase its shine"

- I found very inspiring. Keep writing; this poem is truly inspired.

[Sirius King]

Thank you BeckBelle, your words mean a lot!

[Selim]

Beautiful!

this would be excellent as a rap lyric. Really enjoyed it, keep it up!

[Sirius King]

I'm not much of a rapper...but hey you never know...lol

thank you Selim!