Markings

sorenbarrett

You have grown a beard I see, does it reflect wisdom or masculine frivolity
Is it a mask of disguise covering all but revealing eyes quality
Rust upon a page, a layer of dust caught in cobwebs of age
Does it hold your secrets within, burying a receding weak chin
Is it a shadow over dangerous terrain or a carelessly spilled stain
A wild forest of the insane or combed distinction of the vain
Golden mane hero within, or churlish tuft concealing sin
Hiding wrinkles written in skin, a journal of where you've been
From cave to modern society's din, time's dark markers on a chin

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  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    good write my friend

  • David Wakeling

    Beards are tricky.Frued said it was a cover up but covering up what.This poem has more suggestions than Frued ever did, Some people are too lazy to shave.Well constructed poem.Enjoyable read

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much for the read my friend it is most appreciated and valued

    • arqios

      It’s like a white picket fence that frames (again that word) and detracts as well as girds; to my mind & practice 🙏🏻🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Cryptic for the review and understanding words it is appreciated

        • arqios

          Most welcome, Soren🕊️🙏🏻

        • peto

          Ha
          Fashion statement or cover up
          Not so sure
          But I am gonna shave now just in case
          Enjoy how you write soren

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Peto your comments are most appreciated thank you so much for the read

          • Lorenz

            Every morning I shave.So I 'll look presentable in hell for my appointment with Dr Freud ...

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Lorenz for the read yes I thought he was practicing there.

            • orchidee

              Good write SB. I grow a beard to disguise myself from KP. lol.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Orchi for the review yes we must put on a false one if we can't grow one.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Soren, this made me smile. There is a playful curiosity running through the entire poem...part teasing inquiry, part philosophical reflection, and part affectionate roast of the humble beard. Wonderful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much Tristan I deeply appreciate your comments yes all were there and I felt that I could dare to do it since I have a beard

                • Syd

                  Hi Sorenbarret, I can't think of many poems I've read about beards. This is by far the best. It's an awesome stand alone poem on it's own. Bravo 👏 👏

                  - Syd

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Syd for your read and comment it is most valued by me

                  • Kevin Hulme

                    I always noticed that all the Baddies in old films had a Beard - usually a Goate. While the Hero was clean shaven. The Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood . Ming the Merciless and Flash Gordon. A good Write as always.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much for the read Kevin it is deeply appreciated and most valued



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