The Ugly True
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There's an ugly truth
that lies beneath.
Like a second skin
that aches to be seen.
You know it's there
it itches and burns.
It wants to come out
as it festers and churns.
Still you will hide it
undetected, concealed.
What would you do
if that truth were revealed?
How could you face it
if everyone knew
the ugly and awful
about you is true?
Shame is a sickness
guilt is a sin.
Could you ever admit
the trouble within?
But what if your secret
is not quite the truth?
But a concocted version
fabricated of you.
Things people say
hateful, unjust.
You lose sight of real
forget how to trust.
There's a difference between
allegiance and slave.
I broke your damn law
with the fight that I gave.
I opened their eyes
and mirrored the view.
Showed a reflection
the truth about you.
And so I was shunned
sent out like the trash.
As suddenly everything
buckled and crashed.
I'll never understand,
conceive, fathom, know
how you destroyed me
then let it all go.
Comments
AUTHORahorseback, thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your input. It's definitely about a life experience. I'm happy that it invoked your thoughts. Great to have you here. -K
This is one of the most meaningful writes , It makes me wonder of the reasons for writing , good for you !For making me think!++
I really enjoyed this poem as it spoke straight to experiences well know. This could've been taken from my book of life! Thanks for sharing here.
I see you're still fairly new to HubPages. Nice to meet another Newbie as I've only been here about 4 days and have just published my 1st hub. I'm finding a lot of Very creative, talented writers and you are certainly one of them.
krsharp05: Great read, voted UP...thank you for sharing your inner soul...I've been told that people who hurt others are the ones who are hurting. I believe it is true. Also, krsharp05, THANK YOU for following me, thrilled about that. Blessings, and I look forward to reading more of your hubs. Sparklea :)
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Crazy, thank you for being so generous. I appreciate you reading and giving your honest opinion.
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Charm, thank you. Poetry is like getting naked sometimes. I love your analogy :) Thank you for stopping by and reading.
Awesome and very talented writer, your poem is intense and very engaging.
Thanks for baring your nakedness to us all. Even as working writers, this is sometimes so very hard to do. But sharing like this makes us all a little less afraid.
More please :-)
Hi krsharp05, This is such a beautifully written poem and very emotional as well.People do hurt you without the thought of how it makes you feel.Really enjoyed reading it !
Vote up and more !!! SHARING !
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rahul0324, happy that you liked it. Thank you.
Great poetry!
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Dalton71482, why thank you! I appreciate your kindness. It's a heavy poem so I'm glad that you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I don't know much about poems and what makes one good. But I've enjoyed reading yours and I voted up. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.
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Teaches12345, thank you for reading and commenting! I agree and perhaps, am guilty of, reckless thoughtlessness. I know it's the reality of being alive but...it's easy to write about, yes? Nice to hear from you again!
This is an interesting and a poem with an emotional statement about distrust. People do hurt you without even thinking about how it affects you. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh Shawn, I do know that. I wish things were different for you but we do share this. Perhaps that's a bond which brings us to a closer place. Nevertheless, thank you for reading. :)
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singhrakeshs, thank you for the overwhelming compliment! Nice to meet you as well!
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Libby, thank you for reading my poem and for the compliment. I always appreciate people's thoughts about my work!
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Cruelkindness, thank you for taking the time to read. Your perception is keen! Stop in and comment any time.
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arb, Thank you for a lovely compliment and for taking the time to stop and read.
Hub hopping is at times a painful journey. Hard to find a spring from which to drink. Sometimes you find water just in time. Glad I stopped here. Was getting damn thirsty. Voted up
Incredable! You know I know how this feels.
the ugly true such a beautiful poem. You are Stay strong with your roots..Nice to you meet here. Thanks for sharing..
voted up ++ Interesting..
Beautiful hub. I really enjoyed this. Very good.
A beautiful twist of being deceived and deceiving thy self.
Well done!
Cruelkindness (Subliminally Thoughtless)
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