The Mirror Cracked

Temerity, hide not your face

Behind the shredded skirts of my compassion.

You thief in the night,

You steal the bravado

You no longer can generate out of disregard.

Heedlessly, you direct the actions of others

Like marionettes on silken threads

Silvered like piano wire.

And soullessly, you abandon them

When you are called upon

To feel

Anything.

Hide not your face in me.

Reviews

[NightShade]

This is a truly moving piece. Lovely word patterns and powerful emotions make for something absolutely fantastic. Great stuff.

[Judy Ponceby]

Wonderful write. And as Frank has said those 2 first lines, brilliant. :)

[Ladysue]

I agree very strong opening lines...excellent ending. very well crafted..

[FJ Davis]

"Temerity, hide not your face
Behind the shredded skirts of my compassion."

Strong opening lines to a thoroughly excellent poem.