Hiding Behind the Picture Frame

By Fading_Smile

The burning image of you
melted onto my retina
Lapse the sour desolation
of the back of my own eyelids
I won't purge you with my tears
a secret shower of anguish

I wont
(I cant)

Will you fade with much craved sunsets?
Dead pocket watches and grandfather clocks
smothered by one thousand ill ticks
Do you feel them sucking away at life?
Drive a stake into your alarm clock

Wake
Up

Im blinded by your perfect easel
Look into the painter's eyes
Bleed for me, cover this lone canvas
Trace this virtual stencil of mine
my lost cinderella's slipper

Please match

I won't strike you anywhere
fit for me, if only, for me

I find myself lost in your eyes
Staring into a shattered mirror
Struggling to see who I am

I wont stop
(I cant)

until i find the meaning
to this abstract painting
a proverbial tattoo
my skin's constant reminder
With tinted eyes, I still feel you
My braille trophy

I feel you

But I won't wash you away with blood

I won't
(I promise)

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Published on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Filed under: "Depressed" and "Poetry"

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Comments on "Hiding Behind the Picture Frame"

A former member wrote: Wow, so many beautiful pictures were painted in my head as I read this. Really cool poem you have there.
A former member wrote: excellent use of metaphores through this piece. I loved the Forth Stanza. Your an excellent poet. Very nice mindstate:-D ][ ][
A former member wrote: so beautiful..
A former member wrote: Dude, all I can manage to say is you belong here. You remind me of me at 17. I like what you do kid. Truly a kung fu master of the literary world. You go on the favs, kid.
On Wednesday, August 30, 2006, BroKen-GlaSSHeArT (69) wrote:

you keep capturing the unspeakable in words, your more than any feeble words can say^^
On Friday, August 18, 2006, Morbid_insanity (75) wrote:

trully captivating. "Im blinded by your perfect easel" Brilliant you've got real talent. ~Josh
On Tuesday, August 8, 2006, Anoblechicken (38) wrote:

this quite literally was the best poem i have read in about 3 years!!!!!!! praise be you! Happy Chickens!!!!!!!!!
A former member wrote: I think everything has been said, already. Guess that leaves me to say this is fucking awsome. *shrugs* `Div
A former member wrote: damn...you know you've talent when you get this many comments after one day! This piece...it's wonderful, it really truly is. Excellently done..and as you've heard already, welcome to dp! ~*Beth*~
A former member wrote: "Will you fade with much craved sunsets? Dead pocket watches and grandfather clocks smothered by one thousand ill ticks" wow, this was amazing. very beautiful, i'm very impressed. welcome to dp, please stay. :) ~bethany
A former member wrote: i agree with everyone it was a great write and i felt it very touching keep up the good work and i hope to read more of you. btw thanks for the comments you left me. keep up the good work! ;)
On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Alanarchy (1200) wrote:

"My brail trophy" what a fresh concept. I did enjoy this. I'd even go so far as to say I enjoyed the hell out of it. Loved your phrasing, your prose. Welcome to DP. I'm sure you'll fit right in. Just don't take my seat on the couch.
On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, TaintedButterfly (670) wrote:

Wow there hun, that was really potent. Are you sure you're 17? What a gift you possess. That literally took my breath away and broke my heart at the same time! Amazing job! *Kudos* Julia~
On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, mywristshurt (408) wrote:

this is one of the coolest poems i've seen... and thanks for the comment you left.. i agree with empty, welcome.. you're work is very complete and very much a work of art.. if you ever need to talk, im almost always on dp
A former member wrote: great poem. i love how you express yourself,so very open and honest. welcome fading smile.
On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Forgotten Angel (310) wrote:

'but i won't wash you away with blood I won't (I promise) what a telling poem..very good write indeed..welcome 2 dp, you're a delightful new addition! -Kel