Hidden You

by Countess of Monte Cristo   Apr 17, 2010


Stripped down to the point of survival,
That's when you see life anew.
You await your new identity's arrival,
Only to know it was the hidden you.

We often don't appreciate what we have,
Unless it slips or is about to fly away.
Why is it that we wish to have a sunny weather,
When the sky suddenly starts to turn grey?

Learning to see life's beauty,
Is most clear when the ugliness prevails.
We learn the invaluable lessons,
That are conveyed through life's tales.

Don't you see how mockingbirds sing,
On the branches of a tree destroyed by wind?
It's not hard to look at the simplest things,
Through which mother nature's signs she sends.

I still believe that life is beautiful,
Adversity makes us look at it anew.
It introduces you to your stronger self,
Only to know it was the hidden you.

* Because without the bitter, baby, the sweet ain't as sweet - from the movie, " Vanilla Sky."

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  • 14 years ago

    by alka mendiratta

    5/5.A write, truly from the heart.We all evolve after facing hardships in our lives,and start appreciating the beauty which life has offered us.A beautiful message.Keep writing.God bless.

  • 14 years ago

    by Cindy

    Walah
    Beautiful poem with a wonderful message.

    We often don't appreciate what we have,
    Unless it slips or is about to fly away.
    Why is it that we wish to have a sunny weather,
    When the sky suddenly starts to turn grey?

    WE get so busy with going through lifes motions we sometimes forget to give thanks for what we do have till it is almost to late.

    Learning to see life's beauty,
    Is most clear when the ugliness prevails.
    We learn the invaluable lessons,
    That are conveyed through life's tales.

    How true your words ring dear.
    Excellent job!
    Love Cindy

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    An awesome poem you have here, loved the questions in the beginning, very thought provoking. A great message indeed.

  • 14 years ago

    by Jad

    Excellent message and I loved it. As already said we do tend to keep our real self hidden. Good imagery and emotion. Keep writing.

  • 14 years ago

    by Sylvia

    We do tend to keep our real self hidden from others, perhaps fear of trusting them or being hurt. I was lucky enough to know a special person that I could be the real me with. Loved all the images and the message in your words. Well done.

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