lola-celeste-dodd - Hello Poetry

As we stand talking face to face Upholding the laws of social grace You may see me timidly holding my stance Chained to the bond of my circumstance. But under charades of fancied beguile Merrily skips a loose denial And tearing the ropes encircling me Is a mind that goes running, running free. You look at me now and see an acceptance Of all that’s been told despite an objection But I am no prisoner of all that conforms What you see is posturing tuned with the norm. Deep inside this material prison Defiance dances in passionate rhythm Ignoring the shackles binding me Is a mind that goes running, running free. Within this mysterious essence Disguised in such typical form Are fields that wildly span the horizon, And a voice singing on in a storm. When the land of the self is examined Its truth is a beauty to see Neath the dust of its blanketing body Lies treasure you cannot perceive. Ignoring the choke that silences my voice Dances a body with powerful choice Unmindful of myths you've heard about me Is a mind that goes running, running free.

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Mar 30, 2015

Mar 30, 2015 at 6:02 PM UTC

A Rebels Stance

As we stand talking face to face Upholding the laws of social grace You may see me timidly holding my stance Chained to the bond of my circumstance. But under charades of fancied beguile Merrily skips a loose denial And tearing the ropes encircling me Is a mind that goes running, running free. You look at me now and see an acceptance Of all that’s been told despite an objection But I am no prisoner of all that conforms What you see is posturing tuned with the norm. Deep inside this material prison Defiance dances in passionate rhythm Ignoring the shackles binding me Is a mind that goes running, running free. Within this mysterious essence Disguised in such typical form Are fields that wildly span the horizon, And a voice singing on in a storm. When the land of the self is examined Its truth is a beauty to see Neath the dust of its blanketing body Lies treasure you cannot perceive. Ignoring the choke that silences my voice Dances a body with powerful choice Unmindful of myths you've heard about me Is a mind that goes running, running free.

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Though darkness now itself abounds Many dreams can still be found For every moment spent in sorrow Possibilities ring full tomorrow I may be a human being Who also soars on golden wing In a heart once filled with song Fear can never last too long.

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Jan 18, 2015

Jan 18, 2015 at 6:04 AM UTC

Hope

Though darkness now itself abounds Many dreams can still be found For every moment spent in sorrow Possibilities ring full tomorrow I may be a human being Who also soars on golden wing In a heart once filled with song Fear can never last too long.

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You’re free now, baby No more restraints No ominous darkness behind each day All the fears have gone their way The aching bones The lonely heart They've left you now You can start your time anew Without suspicion Or worry Or lingering despair You’re free now, baby So go your way Your path is bright Your heart unchained Time for reality, no more delusion The way of the soul invites no confusion. Your truth is unfettered And puts rest all illusion. God Speed, my brother I’ll see you soon, In the place where the light shines Bright as the moon.

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Jan 18, 2015

Jan 18, 2015 at 6:02 AM UTC

Brother Farewell

You’re free now, baby No more restraints No ominous darkness behind each day All the fears have gone their way The aching bones The lonely heart They've left you now You can start your time anew Without suspicion Or worry Or lingering despair You’re free now, baby So go your way Your path is bright Your heart unchained Time for reality, no more delusion The way of the soul invites no confusion. Your truth is unfettered And puts rest all illusion. God Speed, my brother I’ll see you soon, In the place where the light shines Bright as the moon.

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On this night If given the chance I’d be riding through the bright city streets of New York Surpassing the speed limit In my yellow convertible Jaguar. My hair flying high above the state of worry The music hard, loud, seductive Blissful amnesia my state of mind The broken promises, all forgiven And long ago forgotten. The wind, an infinite array of scents Forming a bouquet Around my disenchantment And healing the wounds that once ran deep. Me. A singular traveler, Setting forth an adventure For parts far away And unfamiliar.

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Jan 18, 2015

Jan 18, 2015 at 5:57 AM UTC

Day Dreamers Call

On this night If given the chance I’d be riding through the bright city streets of New York Surpassing the speed limit In my yellow convertible Jaguar. My hair flying high above the state of worry The music hard, loud, seductive Blissful amnesia my state of mind The broken promises, all forgiven And long ago forgotten. The wind, an infinite array of scents Forming a bouquet Around my disenchantment And healing the wounds that once ran deep. Me. A singular traveler, Setting forth an adventure For parts far away And unfamiliar.

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______________________________________ I knew when you came here The truth would reveal A thousand misgivings, a million appeals Your words a disguise now For actions concealed And I left to wonder Are you false? Are you real? Your warmth and conviction When telling your lies Shanghaied my logic Bedazzled my eyes A dozen maneuvers Outsmarted my questions A game long since honed Via force and deception. I could not be strong When under your spell I knew what the truth was But I wouldn't tell. And as you continue Your seductive denial I can’t help but wonder At your own heart beguiled Into a dream Of no longer knowing Which is reality and where is the scheme But I cannot judge you Nor seek to condemn For I was held captive By more than you knew. What drew me and kept me Was more than a con But a hope for your truth To finally shine through. You are for the most part A man in disguise Yearning to impress Fearing reprise The light is within you And its you who's not free You can’t let me love you You're unable to see There’s nothing to fear here It’s real I’m me.

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Jan 18, 2015

Jan 18, 2015 at 5:55 AM UTC

The Conman's Maiden

______________________________________ I knew when you came here The truth would reveal A thousand misgivings, a million appeals Your words a disguise now For actions concealed And I left to wonder Are you false? Are you real? Your warmth and conviction When telling your lies Shanghaied my logic Bedazzled my eyes A dozen maneuvers Outsmarted my questions A game long since honed Via force and deception. I could not be strong When under your spell I knew what the truth was But I wouldn't tell. And as you continue Your seductive denial I can’t help but wonder At your own heart beguiled Into a dream Of no longer knowing Which is reality and where is the scheme But I cannot judge you Nor seek to condemn For I was held captive By more than you knew. What drew me and kept me Was more than a con But a hope for your truth To finally shine through. You are for the most part A man in disguise Yearning to impress Fearing reprise The light is within you And its you who's not free You can’t let me love you You're unable to see There’s nothing to fear here It’s real I’m me.

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