I run and hide away from truth
That cuts me deep down to the roots
I fear the bluntness of the facts
And cloud my mind, such lack of tact
I close my mind to all that is
My habitat? Ignorant bliss
For shame decomposes my heart
And the truth will rip me apart
I hold off doing the right thing
Time lost to procastinating
Lack of self confidence, my zeal
I feel the chances are not real
That I could make something of life
Redeem myself in a new light
The truth that haunts me still remains
"Every man is free, but in chains"
I run in folly but in chains
Afraid that truth will cause me pain
But no! I must face life head on
Be honest with myself for once
I must not fear what must be said
No more self-pity, tears to shed
For I will gain to taste the fruits
Once I accept the bitter truth
Copyright © 2010 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)
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4 comments:
Another excellent piece. Do you do poetry readings? You should. Your poetry is too insightful and raw to be hidden away on this blog. Introduce it to the world :-)
I just read your feedback on another piece and realized that I've asked you this question before. Forgive my amnesia, its early on-set, lol. How often do you do your readings? I might come sometime.
'For I will gain to taste the fruits
Once I accept the bitter truth'
This is a powerful quote, one I will remember.
Your poetry is really good, pardon me i just stumbled upon it and felt i had to comment.
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