Ordinary to the casual eye
blending with the others
going about their mundane lives
A second glance not worthy
of one so plain and simple
already forgotten by the passersby
These are but constant moments
in her vast sea of time
overlooked and deemed inadequate
Her lips curve in a knowing smile
what seems to be and what is
two opposites of the extreme
Holding within her a complexity
of burgeoning passions
only she recognizes and embraces
The flame rages in its dwelling
threatening to burn through
to bring forth the reality of her substance
She quells the blaze to avoid notice
mediocrity her preferred appearance
one among many
Alone
she lets the fire engulf her
and she soars
*~Nikki~*
6 comments:
You do soar~Mary
Very moving and quietly powerful... You are a woman of great substance with a gift for expressing yourself through many outlets. Thank you for sharing. This one really struck a chord.
I agree with Mary. Beautiful.
Terra
I'm speechless...or typeless. I understand, my friend...believe me, I understand. You are beautiful, Nikki.
Love,
Nancy
How beautiful....you are awesome!
Hugs,
Joyce
Nicki~What a hot beautifully written poem! If this is "it" I can see why you were chosen for the contest! Blessings to you & yours, Sassy ;-)
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