Labels, Masks and Crutches.
Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009
by Rodney Biamby
The alarm clock rang so here I go,
another day, another show.
Loo
king about to face this task,
I reach the night stand and grab my mask.
Aligned correctly it covered my face,
no hints of me, not even a trace.
I'm covered now, no one will see,
the scars or the marks, I'm hiding me.
Without delay and in a rush,
there by the table leans my crutch.
Limping over, my legs are strong,
my crutch, it helps me, get along.
Leaning and leaning it gets me by,
this crutch that upholds me, on this crutch I rely.
I dare not venture, though my legs are strong,
I need my crutch, to get along.
Here comes my shirt with many labels,
draped on the bed post near that table.
Without a thought I put it on,
plastered with labels, this shirt I don.
Filled with labels of what I should be,
I wear them all, there is no me.
OK, I'm good, I'm on my way,
my mask in place to face this day.
If I feel weak though my legs are strong,
my crutch will help me get along.
My shirt of many labels, from those names I've been called,
will hid the real me they'll see nothing at all.
The alarm clock rang so here I go,
another day, another show.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)hi rodney,cool.to put everyday living into a poem, is remarkable. i'm so glad you continue writing,my best regards,sueThank you, very much I'm glad you liked it.
Rodney, this was great. I loved it. You are an incredibly talented writer. But unless I was reading it wrong, it made me feel a bit sad---crutches, labels, and masks; we all have them in some form or another.Have a great week and keep up the good work.SandraThank you, I didn't mean to leave you sad, I was trying to convey that we need to be more transparent and honest about ourselves. I appreciate your comment.In that case, I should thank you--now you've made me feel happy. Either way, I loved your article. You are a wonderful addition to the SearchWarp Group.Welcome and have a wonderful week.Sandra
Rodney, I agree with Sue and Sandra. I find sheer genius in this poem. Agreeing with Sandra, we all have labels, masks and crutches but they're not always in use. You've written about everyday life for some people, as Sue has stated. That's the sadness I feel. Though physically strong, gifted, talented, competent, etc. they live in darkness. A beautiful gift you have Thank you for sharing it. Blessings!Thank you, Avis, I just want to provoke people to think about their lives and better it, through the meduim of poerty and Scripture.Thanks again,Rodney
Rodney, I have a poem titled "Get your act together" this poem kind of reminds me of it. good jobThank you,My goodman, I appreciate your comments.
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