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V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #21: Veil
As If
Veils deceive.
Camouflage. Conceal.
Disguise. Hide.
Cover up.
But not forever.
Cloaked in flimsy sheerness
Secrets slither from splits.
Haunting. Horrific. Hazy.
If you dare to peer inside
For a brief moment.
Which you rarely do.
For close to a lifetime.
Family behind a curtain.
Membrane wrapped tight
Barely concealing fear.
Hiding guilt.
And shame.
Perpetuating the as if.
As if there is kindness.
As if there is love.
As if there is trust.
As if this is real.
Finally
Binding frayed
Disintegrated
One’s veil yanked away.
Left alone. Unmasked.
Exposed.
Nowhere to look
But straight at the light.
Pain. Loss. Truth.
Rebirth
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Yes! Your ending made me cheer. It’s so true. So much that haunts and torments us, once revealed, frees us up for rebirth. The pacing, the use of alliteration, your diction, all add to the building tension, and then release. Lovely.
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Thank you so much, V.J.! I appreciate your comment and feedback. Glad you liked it.
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Very moving post – great job!
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Thank you!
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Absolutely stunning poem. I love the way you weave all different ways and aspects of hiding and then being discovered to finally feel the freedom of being out in the open. Well done.
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Thank you! Freedom…the perfect word.
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Oh WOW, oh wow oh wow–this is powerful, felt like you were in my head. Well done… “As if….” Oh my, I’m reeling.
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Thank you. For your thoughts and comment. It was a powerful writing experience for me too.
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You’re most welcome.
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Wonderful poem. I love the way you wrote this with one or two word sentences and the As if stanza, they really set the tone.
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I am glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment!
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