Life

How delicate we all are! Regardless of our race we all follow the same pattern.

Release the walls of your protective shield
Delicate layers locked inside
In mystery you're tightly bound
Concealing yourself from my eyes

Release and show your intricate levels
I desire to see you grow
Why do make me wait
Open and let your colors show

From darkness to light you've come to be
An expression of all that is pure
Drops of rain enhances your presence
Your showy display is secure

But as you grow your colors fade
Your inner struggle to stand another day
Becomes more and more unsure
No choice but to wilt and fade away

Mimicking life in every way

Author's Note

The picture goes with this poem, but I didn't know how to post it above the writing. It's from my garden and I wanted to share it with you all. Also,this poem was very difficult for me. I know what I want to say but I just can't articulate the words. Thanks for reading.

Reviews

[Just Kim]

This is a very wonderful write, beautiful pic

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. What a nicely written and conveyed poem. I'm so glad I have visited...:).............

[Robin]

Thank you so much

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. .......:)........

[Lydia Shutter]

A flower blooms and shows us layers of its beauty, but often a human being hides the layers. Some do it due to past emotional pain. Some are just afraid. What a shame some will "wilt and fade away" never having bloomed. Beautifully written. Lydi**

[Robin]

Thank you so much for your review

[Azriel]

robin, i love this poem to say the least, it's so beautiful and inspiring yet it paints such an honest portrait of human nature... there's so much struggle in between the lines though, a desire for growth, yet sinking and constantly regressing... well at least that's what i get from this... overall amazing piece.

[Robin]

Thank you so much I'm glad you liked it.

[Poetic-pRiNcEsS]

the imagery you paint is so delicate and the feel is so peaceful and soft....i love this poem..it makes me feel so light...gud work

[Rita L. Sev]

I think you articulated this very well. No matter who we are, our pride and bravado can be our downfall; in time this gets overwhelming, and can destroy us. Very good! (To post pictures above a piece, I just copy and paste it)

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Beautiful.. Pen On..

[Robin]

Thank you

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Welcome