A Version of Me
No More Hiding in Shadows
I am who I want you to see,
A persona, a version of me,
Painted in vibrant hues for your eyes,
Pain and trauma hiding in disguise.
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On the outside, I look stable,
Like a perfectly set table,
A carefully built construction,
That falters under deduction.
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Inside, it’s all a mess,
Eroded by pain and stress,
Crashing waves pull me down,
And in those depths, I drown.
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We all wear masks each day,
It’s how we survive the fray,
But mine is full of cracks,
Where life has left painful tracks.
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I need to face the music now,
This poem is my solemn vow,
I use this power on you,
But for us, I must be true.
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No more hiding in shadows,
I’m turning away from the gallows,
This is me, face bathed in light,
Begging you to hear my plight.
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You taught me to slay my demons,
At my side through winter seasons,
You walked beside me on broken glass,
Promising me that this too shall pass.
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My love, I’m ready to show
A side of me I barely know,
No more false versions of me,
Arms wide, soul finally free.
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I needed you to realize this,
My soul was saved by your kiss,
I know now that the die has not been cast,
That version of me has long since passed.
About the Creator
Bradley Ramsey
Lover of dogs, gaming, and long walks on the beach. Content Marketing Manager by day, aspiring writer by night. Alone, we cannot change the world, but we can create better ones.
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Comments (4)
Ah going to steal from the lovely Ms Craven and Shepard, because I loved the metaphor of the set table and that the journey wasn't a lonely one. This was exceptional and had impeccable flow throughout. Well done, Bradley!
Beautiful work, Bradley. I like how the journey to being free wasn't one that was taken alone. Really great rhyming flow too!
That was such a powerful and clever analogy about looking like a perfectly set table on the outside. This was so beautiful.
The way love and support are woven into the narrative adds a tender, hopeful touch, reminding us of the transformative power of connection. This is a stunning piece of vulnerability and strength—truly poetic in every sense.