Invisible Behind The Curtain Poem by Sheila Mitchell

Invisible Behind The Curtain

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Listening to the world go by,
Knowing what time, it is,
As parents take their children to school,
Excited about their day ahead,
I know they're all there,
Do they know I am here?
Would they care,
Invisible behind the curtain,

Recognising some voices,
Imagining their stories,
Some I have given names,
Now characters on paper,
They share more each day,
Do they know I'm here?
Would they care,
Invisible behind the curtain

Sharing their laughter,
Exciting news announced,
An ear to all their secrets,
Lovers sharing too much,
I hide under the covers,
Do they know I'm here?
Would they care,
Invisible behind the curtain

Beautiful singing on a Saturday night,
Seagulls squawking 24/7,
All lucky to be alive,
Wives moaning about husbands,
Husbands moaning about wives,
Do they know I'm here?
Would they care,
How many are invisible behind curtains?

Sunday, June 25, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: alone
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I am a victim of domestic abuse and currently in the women's aid refuge. The feeling of isolation can impact on how I feel daily. This has been the inspiration for this poem. I look forward to receiving feedback.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Antony Theodore 26 June 2017

Do they know I am here? Would they care, Invisible behind the curtain, Sharing their laughter, Recognisi ng some voices, Imagining Lovers, sharing, Beautiful singing How many are invisible behind curtains? Very painful situation you are potraying in the depths. The reader begins to fell your painful thoughts. The future, the love you seek, how does care for me. Love this poem for conveying the facts of real life in pathetic situation…….. thank you.you are portraying the situation of many. tony

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Chinedu Dike 25 June 2017

Beautiful rendition of words in an insightful piece of poetry, well articulated and elegantly brought forth with conviction. The feeling of isolation in a life at its lowest ebb is aptly captured in the poem. Thanks for sharing Sheila.

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Edward Kofi Louis 25 June 2017

I hide under the covers! ! Because of the evil acts of mankind. But, hope lies ahead of you. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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