Beware!
I’m not what I seem!
These mere shows of dross,
All this glow, this fancy facade,
Engulfs the deep darkness within.
Beware!
This glistening body,
Pleasing outside it beholds,
Shelters a vile, crushing soul,
That crouches and weeps within.
Beware!
A constant fight persists,
Tween my angels and fiends,
Eternal struggle, sufferance lies.
Body led by angels, mind by fiends.
Beware!
A chortle on the outside,
A painful strangulation within,
Urges another dive into the depths,
Of the sorrow and overcast shadows.
Beware!
I’m not what I seem!
My fierce demons running loose,
Remember, all that glistens is not gold,
Beware! my outside’s not to behold…..
This post was written in response to What do you see #42, hosted by Sadje. The challenge was to write an original story, poem or a caption on the picture provided.
Thank you!
©Aashi D Parekh. All rights reserved.
Amazing poem!! “Beware!” Loved the ending…😍😍
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Thank you so much😊❣
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A profound poem, highlighting the paradox within. Thanks for joining in the challenge Aashi.
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Thank you 💙
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You’re welcome 😉
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Amazing!! ❤️ Loved how beautifully you’ve depicted the struggle 😊
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Thank you very much 😇
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Fabulous, Aashi! I love your use of language, especially the hissing assonance which conveys a real sense of menace to the reader. Well done 🙂
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Thanks a lot! Glad you found it so😊
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WOoooooooaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!! Pure talent right here!! 🙂
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I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks a lot dear❤
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Just too good!! Wow! 💛💛
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Thanks😃❤
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The ending 🤩
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Thanks a lot🤗
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Wowwwww!!!!! Loved it 💕
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Thanks💜
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🙂🤗
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Wow Aashi! Loved it!
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Thank you😊❤
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Oh. So true indeed. Looks can be deceiving. Well done, Aashi ♥️
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Thank you😃💜
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Aaishi, such a menacing tone! Loved this well-written poem! All the best! Cheryl
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Thank you so much😊💙
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Very powerful piece Aashi. Man is constantly battling between his demons and angels within!! Well done 🙂
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Thanks a lot💗🤗
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Wow!
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Thank you😇
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This is awesome and powerful. 💙💙
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Thank you so much😇💙
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A brilliant poem, Aashi👍
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Thanks🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Amazing poem!
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Thanks a lot!
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Wow. This is gorgeous. I think we were on the same wavelength on this one.🌸
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Thank you!
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This is so much powerful…. Amazingly penned !!!!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome !
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Oh wow Aashi!! I love this poem!! So beautiful and so powerful!♥️😍
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Thank you very much dear!🤗
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A little bit scary! But often the case. Nicely done.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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I just love this darkness!!
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Thanks for loving it!😇
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