My bag of bones
Cuts me like sticks and stones
Sharpening more and more everytime
We lie
We cheat
We steal
My scars never heal
We won't allow it
They get deeper and deeper
With every cut of painless steel
Hiding behind an asian mask
That's layered with blood and
Words that will never help a needed task
And a heart that pumps to its last
The damage done that will never
Come undone is what we do everyday
Killing our future is the price we pay
Beauty is skin deep and hatred
Lies within the ones who feel
They'll never be loved by a perfect ten
Mirrors tell us we're ugly
When its really our minds
That do the dirty work
We wish we could fly like a kite
But our bag of bones
Cuts like a knife
Everywhere we go
We never let it go
© Anthony Desmond Scott. All Rights Reserved.
13 comments:
nice. i like the bag of bones...and lots of other vivid imagery...a perfect 10 is overrated you know..smiles. nice one shot!
this is real poetry.
love your way of nailing it.
your imagination is unbeatable.
xxx
Wonderful imagery... deep thoughts.
Thoughtful, almost raw.
The imagery here touches my soul. Your writing is soulful and very real.
Words and images so perfect and overpowering, this is life becoming poetry.
A strong and meaningful One Shot, Anthony!
Anthony so proud of you! This was beautiful and deep, searching for the things that destroy us..the bully within. Good work dear. Gay @beachanny
Dear Anthony...
Very interesting thoughts... liked your words.."Come undone is what we do everyday
Killing our future is the price we pay"
Thanks for sharing...
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wow! your words speak truths. Felt every line, Very soulful as Myrna says.
enjoyed this very much
thank you
Very powerful indeed Anthony! Thought provoking- Thanks for sharing this.. :)
Peace xxx
Thank you so very much for your participation at Jingle Poetry potluck... with the solid support you give to us, we are able to keep going in the coming weeks.
Blessings fly your way, hope you well. Look forward to seeing you again.
Always, your talent is recognized, keep writing.
Cheers!
xoxox
A very penetrating poem!
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