A new suit
He dressed with status
and peacock feathers
Locked up in a void
he started to peel of
protective petals
The naked truth
left him unguarded
in the jungle of life
adventure called
to conquer vanity
Left with serenity
a glow of inner beauty
became his new suit
embodying him
as not just somebody
Looking for more adventure. Take the challenge and visit Writers island
Hi Marja,
ReplyDeleteDid you go and welcome Hillary Clinton? Saw from TV weather that you are going to have 2 degrees. Winter is back again?
Noop I didn't. It is indeed wet and freezing here at the moment
ReplyDeleteA delightful little poem! Being somebody takes a whole lot more than fine feathers! Beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteYes, we can all become somebody if we have the will.
ReplyDeleteNice one.
Great poem, Marja. Your words and the photo of those flying red balloons remind me of Icarus who flew too close to the sun.
ReplyDeleteYour character at least learned his lesson before it was too late. Thanks.
Lesson (I think): First step to 'becoming' is to 'act as if.' Nice poem!
ReplyDeleteFine feathers do have a tendency to wilt rather quickly and become bedraggled.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
fancy clothes and plumage do not make the man...man must make himself
ReplyDeleteI love a happy ending!
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with that - a great way to leave him.
ReplyDeleteThe verse I liked the most:
ReplyDeleteThe naked truth made
him vulnerable in
the jungle of life
but adventure called
and he conquered
the wild within him
Naked truth and he conquered the wild within him! A glowing poem indeed!
Lovely poem, poetic trails conquered.
ReplyDeleteWow that last stanza is awesome kind of prophetic great writing!
ReplyDeleteHi Marja,
ReplyDeleteHow true. Modern trappings are no match to the inner strength. He took it as a challenge and he had overcomed on his own. Very clever treatment you did!
Wonderful poem I am glad that he became real in a real life. Hiding behind a false face does no one any good.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
inner beauty,
ReplyDeleteadventure calls...
beautiful poem.
love the logic and plots in it.