Exposure
My heart is laid open;
Pinned upon my sleeve;
Exposed to the rain;
Bruised by insults;
Broken by betrayal;
Singed by rejection;
Trampled by arrogance;
Ignored by the world;
But it is here;
It will not lie to you;
It has nothing to hide;
What it feels is poured out;
Ink upon white paper;
Can you feel it?
Sometimes in truth so real;
It frightens the unreceptive;
But it knows no other way;
It begs for forgiveness;
It doesn't mean to embarrass;
It cannot help its boldness;
A heart that is tired of searching;
Yet it never stops looking;
Love that lays waiting,
For another heart to claim it
Pinned upon my sleeve;
Exposed to the rain;
Bruised by insults;
Broken by betrayal;
Singed by rejection;
Trampled by arrogance;
Ignored by the world;
But it is here;
It will not lie to you;
It has nothing to hide;
What it feels is poured out;
Ink upon white paper;
Can you feel it?
Sometimes in truth so real;
It frightens the unreceptive;
But it knows no other way;
It begs for forgiveness;
It doesn't mean to embarrass;
It cannot help its boldness;
A heart that is tired of searching;
Yet it never stops looking;
Love that lays waiting,
For another heart to claim it
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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12 Comments
Post a CommentSuch strength and power and conviction in your words. Amazing!
This great poem describes myself as well (unfortunately). I really oughta be more stoic, sometimes!
This is simply amazing !!...beautiful !!!
Another beautiful and amazing poem! You described me to a T.
An honest and beautiful poem. You write from the heart. That's one of the reason why I enyoy your work.
What I see here is lovely rose exposing her beauty and honesty. I can feel your poem Lisa.. :-)
So honest and open, great poem!
Great poem. It is so refereshing to hear someone that is open and honest about their true feelings. Exposing one's heart is not always easy.
Gorgeous poem...and picture too!
Remember that the isolated rose you show will still reach full bloom , and by the nature of rose bushes it won't forever be alone.