poetic persona

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
A reminder to extend an olive branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…

I wear a thousand faces,

Each one a reflection

Of a different world,

A different truth.

 

One speaks of sorrow,

Another of joy,

Yet all are me,

And none are me,

 

A kaleidoscope of voices,

In the tapestry of my mind.

 

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  • TobaniNataiella

    This speaks to me with a thousand voices, enjoyed the read

    • arqios

      A thousand and one makes it impressive! (by cliche, that is) Glad this is enjoyable, was a bit unsure to post it today or on some other time. So, thanks for that. 🙏🏻 It has settled my thoughts.

      • TobaniNataiella

        Hey it`s not all baubles and party`s for everyone at this time of year, some struggle with it all, enjoy your day

        • arqios

          So true... what i was referring to was the readership and response - demand and supply kind of like. I find the balance a bit tricky to pull off. But your insight helps to right an uneven keel. Cheers 🙂

        • Goldfinch60

          We all have different masks in the many situations we find ourselves arqios.

          Andy

          • arqios

            Hey Andy. Still waiting here for a film to oust the Mask by Jim Carrie to exemplify what we are speaking of. Thanks kindly. 🙂

          • Michael Edwards

            So well said - a great piece of poetry.

            • arqios

              Thanks, kind sir. Hope the winter is treating you well.

            • orchidee

              Whééééééééé - pressing ALT GR and E at the same time. Completely irrelevant to your poem here though! lol. Good write A.

              • arqios

                Good stuff Steve!

              • sorenbarrett

                We play many roles in this life and each with a different face. Very nicely worded Cryptic

                • arqios

                  Thanks Soren. 🙏🏻 Hopefully we can still be comfortable in our own skin, howbeit under these varied masks at sundry times. 🎭

                • cellinic

                  Exquisitely and fundamentally composed... Best wishes,

                  • arqios

                    Thanks ever so kindly 🙏🏻

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    🤯

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Okay. Now that I got the mind-blown emoji out of me...oh wait...🤯...there's another one! 🤣 Anywho, wow, my friend! Seriously, this poem speaks volumes in its brevity and I can relate. Truthfully, most can probably relate as we all wear multiple faces that are both us and not us at the same time. 🤯 Damn! I mean, so very true! A wonderfully thought-provoking and, yes, 🤯 read! I always look forward to your offerings, my friend! 🌹👏

                      • arqios

                        🙏🏻

                        • arqios

                          “ both us and not us at the same time” is succinct and superb 🙏🏻

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            ☺️

                          • Kevin Hulme

                            We all find our-selfs in there somewhere, and tell different stories to the World.
                            Good One and Nice Picture

                            • arqios

                              Yes indeed, thanks kindly 🙏🏻

                            • Tony36

                              BRAVO

                              • arqios

                                Thank you 🙏🏻

                                • Tony36

                                  You're welcome



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