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when you see me
under the noonday sun
you would never guess
the secret i keep
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if you look for me
when the moon is full
don’t be surprised
at the life i’ve chosen
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it may not be
the path you’d go down
but it’s the one
i need to follow
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when the moonbeams
fall upon my pale skin
and moonlight
reflects from my eyes
i become my true self…..
if i seem imperfect to you
even grotesque…..
just know it’s who i’m meant to be
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Instrumental ~ Violin by Lim Hui
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artwork ~ “Portrait of a Woman” Amedeo Modigliani
{ public domain }
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this is my submission to ~
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Theme Thursday 7 February 2013 at Theme Thursday
prompt: Secrets
thank you, Mrsupole!
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Trifecta: Week Sixty-Three at trifecta
prompt: path ~ a way of life, conduct, or thought
thank you!
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OpenLinkNight ~ Week 82 at dVerse ~ Poets Pub
submit a new or old poem
thank you, Grace!
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i am also participating in ~
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my heart's love songs 
This is really good writing.
thank you very much! ♥ i appreciate your visit and kind comment.
we all must find and follow our own paths…and others may not understand but that is ok you know…smiles..if its who you are meant to be that is good enough for me…
accepting ourselves for who we are can be one of the most difficult things we do, as you know well from your work with the kids. i learned at a young age not to listen to those who put me down for being myself… it took much longer for me not to be critical of myself, though.
I’m really interested in knowing what, exactly is the path of the “I” in the poem, what the secret is.
i’d love to know, too! unfortunately, my muse didn’t give me a clue! {smile} thank you so much for your visit and comment, Bee! ♥
We are who we are. People either like us for who we are, or they don’t. Authenticity is key to happiness, I think.
we have to accept ourselves to be happy… or if we want to change, we have to acknowledge who we are first, don’t you think? thanks, Mary! ♥
I like the way this poem unapologetically expresses confidence in self, in individuality. Well done.
thank you, Kim! ♥ your visits mean a lot to me.
This is lovely.
thank you so much! ♥ i appreciate your visit and kind comment!
Interesting scheme you used here.
i have a tendency to write using the cadence of my speech. {which gives me terrible trouble trying to write to form, especially rhyming or meter.} thank you for your visit and comment, joe!
I absolutely love your writing and your music.
thank you, Joanne! ♥ i appreciate your sweet comment very much!
Such an interesting voice here. Intriguing- you draw the reader in and leave us with questions about who the dark character is :)
i have absolutely no idea! {smile} thanks for stopping by!
Strong voice here Dani, an affirmation of our life’s choices ~ Lovely share and nice to see you at the Pub ~
Grace
Sounds as though the narrator is happy with his/her choices. It also sounds like he/she might be a vampire(!)
when the moonbeams
fall upon my pale skin
and moonlight
reflects from my eyes
Really lovely lines, especially: reflecting from your eyes.
I like the message of acceptance – our paths may not always be pretty, but they are meant for us.
Best to live life on your own terms -those who truly care will love you for yourself & not what you pretend to be for them & others simply. do not
matter.Loved this ethereal piece with natural elements woven in mystically:-)
if i seem imperfect to you
even grotesque…..
just know it’s who i’m meant to be — those are beautiful parting words…
i love the combination of art and music and words in this post