May 3rd. That’s the last time I posted to this blog. So much, and yet so little, has happened since then. Summer was a struggle for me this year, and it tanked my inspiration and creativity. Thankfully, though, my beloved, soul-saving Autumn is just around the corner, and hopefully it will put some pep back into my sluggish step. I’m counting down the seconds.
For whatever reason I woke up today and started looking through the poems I never got a chance to publish during my poem-a-day challenge back in April. I’d forgotten about this one but since it still feels relevant, I thought I’d leave it right here. Hope everyone is (still) staying safe and healthy.
Still Life
I conceal my scars
In the face
Of your harsh scrutiny
Not in fear or shame
But because
You do not deserve
To see the real me
*Image by Pam Patterson from Pixabay.
This poem has the impact of a haiku. I like it, friend. It’s nice to see you pop up in my inbox!
Love this. So short, yet so powerful, heartbreaking even. It reads like a song. Bravo, my favorite one. I keep reading it over and over.