Not what it seems

sorenbarrett

Metaphors, chameleons, hide in poem's leaves

Creatures hidden, that the unseeing eye deceives

Nature's changing colors melt into where they lay

Their deceit giving little meaning to reading birds of prey

Slow moving, undetected amidst images more clear

Camouflaged eloquence unobserved but so near

Born with a prehensile tale

To catch their prey a sticky tongue they unveil

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  • arqios

    A definite fave, Soren. Nicely presented on the page as well🙏🏻🕊️

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Cryptic your review and kind words are most appreciated. It occurred to me that some readers perceive the metaphors and others do not and that their responses reflect their understanding. To me poetry is all about metaphor and if you can't see it you miss much of the beauty.

      • arqios

        Much agreed. There is a range of and varying degrees of metaphor, some are inescapable and others barely discernible.🙏🏻🕊

      • Teddy.15

        Absolutely wonderful, I've actually had the priveliage to hold a chameleon in my very hands and watch it change colour in Madagascar in the wild, your metaphor is truly graceful. Whether is the serpent or the angel. 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Teddy for your read and most kind words. Your support is cherished. Yes my son had a most beautiful one as a pet.

        • Tony Grannell

          The many colours of the chameleon as there are in the array of metaphors that enhance the flavours of poetry or as you so perfectly describe it: 'Camouflaged eloquence'. Delightfully light in its narrative with a mellow flow and rhymed off to perfection. Excellent - accolades galore.

          Kind regards,
          Tony.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Tony for your read and most generous, kind words of support they are deeply appreciated and valued

          • justyouraveragewriter

            How cute is this!

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Metaphors are hidden, no doubt—and that’s what rewards close readings. What always amazes me, however, are the metaphors hidden even from the author. There are times when I write something with a clear metaphor in mind—and that metaphor is definitely present—but then someone else sees another metaphor I didn’t initially intend. For me, that’s when the reader isn’t just rewarded by their close read—their close read ends up rewarding the poet. Wonderful poem, truly—and a magical appearance on the page. A fave from me, my friend. 🌹👏

            • sorenbarrett

              So true my friend it has happened to me before as well and it is most rewarding indeed. Your reads and remarks are always most anticipated and appreciated.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                You are most welcome, my friend.

              • orchidee

                A fine write SB.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much for the read Orchi it is appreciated as always

                • Cendrine Marrouat

                  Love the use of the language here!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much for your read and comment it is most appreciated

                  • Tony36

                    Excellent write

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much Tony for the read and comment

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Wondefrful words showing the colour that each of them can present to us soren.

                      Andy



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