Cracked

sorenbarrett

Painted the color of demure every hair in place
Not a shadow astir, not a crack on his face
Time drips through crevices in patience's ceiling
It erodes a calm facade of paint that's peeling
A face under a mask, covered scars on a wall
Crumbling casque, seconds till the fall
A drooping lip, no light seen through shades
The vizard does slip as the wall degrades

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  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    the cracked masks that we wear

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Norman for your read. Yes with time cracks appear in most all. It is what lies underneath that one needs to pay attention to.

      • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

        so true

      • Teddy.15

        I'm forever intrigued when you write these type poems, for me I keep coming back to a house or home. 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Teddy your words of support are always cherished and your encouragement is most appreciated.

        • Lorenz

          Which one is cracking -my face or the mirror ?

          • sorenbarrett

            Synchronicity is a natural law of the universe so says Carl Jung.

          • Fränz Müller

            This has Dorian Gray vibes for me 🙂

            • sorenbarrett

              Good point. Thanks for the read Franz and the reminder that there is nothing new under the sun.

            • orchidee

              A fine write SB. Ahh, a description of KP - the drooping, trout-like lip. Oh no! I met another 'trout' in person recently! lol.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Orchi. Was it me?

                • orchidee

                  Nope. lol.

                • Jerry Reynolds

                  Wow, sorenbarrett, that is a fine write.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Jerry that means a lot.

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Brilliantly written, Soren. I love how the description shifts from personal appearance into the deterioration of an entire structure...as though the person has spent years holding himself together with whatever was available. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much for the read and comment my friend your words are most valued my friend

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      Like those faces at the end of 'Raiders of the lost Ark'.
                      Janus springs to mind.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Kevin now that is an interesting image. I appreciate your comment my friend

                        • Kevin Hulme

                          My Pleasure.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Time does this to all soren.

                          Andy

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much Andy your read and comment are most valued my friend



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