Saturday, September 30, 2017

The Armour

The battle shield, the thick shell, the brick walls- we've heard it all; 
The armour we wear to glue us tight when into pieces we might just fall. 
You've seen that face when you steal a glance at your closest friend,
When a random man carelessly tugs at a string she is yet to mend. 
You've watched her face calm, her fingers at ease. 
The sight they see, a picture of perfect peace. 
You've watched her draw curtains, the raging storm beneath to hide. 
You've watched her smile , while she pushed what she felt aside. 
You've done that yourself- when you said 'I'm fine' on that day of your tragic loss. 
As if your words were enough to veil that your life had just gone for a mighty toss. 
You shove them aside into that dirty corner yearning for light. 
For completion, you throw over it a thick blanket to cover that hideous sight. 
They do haunt you every night, you become aware then of your own breath, 
Yet you hold on like a flower that never blooms , but carries it's scent hidden, till it's very death. 
When somebody comes along, you wonder in silence, "Is this the one that you seek?"
Will they flinch- will they run- god forbid will they leave if you let them have a peek? 
You wait with bated breath, peel yourself down, layer by layer;
Praying , that inspite of the scars that disgust you, to stay in your life, this time they will dare. 

8 comments:

  1. Every other feminine can find themselves in your words. Love, a nice piece of work. Keep going. ������

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    1. This was not just about the feminine part of our world. Even the men are guilty of hiding behind masks. It's all of us..

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  2. Good take, we all are same indeed (though some exceptions).

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  3. As always... A good thought that we often forget. Well written veens!

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