This is a poem that I wrote a few years ago that I thought I would share. It is still in the works and needs some constructive criticism. Thoughts? Feedback is very welcomed.


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You hear the echoes of the angels
who have left you wandering the streets aimlessly
Never stopping at stop signs
or stoplights
Never stopping for fear of falling behind
So you fall into limbo with the rest of the world

but…..

We are all puppets
Masked to others perfection
with the perception others view us with
We are no longer humans
We are toys that others only use when they want to
and then we are left abandoned when they are through
We are actors
in this messed up movie
with crappy roles and costumes
with fake smiles and fake tears

and you are….

Fabricated to hide all the baggage that you hold onto,
because you can’t let go of what could have been,
Taking granted of what you have been given
You dream of the Utopia that you will never find
and drift into sweet oblivion

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  • Christine Ramsay on Mar 13, 2010

    You have expressed your feelings so well in this poem. I am sure you echo the thoughts of many people who feel like this. Well done.

    Christine

  • papaleng on Mar 13, 2010

    A very good poem indeed. your thoughts are well-transmitted in this one. Though it will be better if you could find a much better phrase to this one \”Never stopping at stop signs
    or stoplights\”.

  • Melody SJAL on Mar 13, 2010

    Deep and beautifully expressed.

  • BluSphere on Mar 13, 2010

    I’m no expert at poems and I’ve actually only written one poem myself, ever.. But I really enjoyed this. I like the feel and the mood of your poem Poetic Enigma. Good stuff.

    Best regards,
    Anders

  • Goodselfme on Mar 13, 2010

    These words create a detailed imagery well.

  • standingproud on Mar 15, 2010

    I think it is just fine as is..
    I know though how I am with my work now…
    I wonder if you will work more on this
    OR
    leave it be, I will watch and see what you decide.

  • STEVE666 on Mar 15, 2010

    This is great as it is. Beautifully cynical and true.

  • Ruby Hawk on Mar 18, 2010

    A beautiful poem and true.

  • Alive11 on Mar 21, 2010

    Very Impressive write

  • S A JOHNSON on Apr 2, 2010

    This is really great. You are completely one of my favorite writers. ^_^

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