Kiss And Tell Poem by Leria Hawkins

Kiss And Tell
Date: April 4,2013

I sing my owns songs
With the breath I stole from you
And wrap my soul in cellophane
To keep it fresh and true
I whisper shattered sentiments
Into dark and troubled waters
Hoping they will find their way
To a place where longing matters
From my mountaintop revival
I shout into the clouds
Trying to unearth the passion
In words to make you proud
I stumble through dark alleys
In search of ancient blood
To smear across the canvas
In a silent raging flood
I have no jewel to offer
Beyond my beating heart
I have no voice of reason
No wonder in my art
I put my mind to paper
To tidy up the space
And though the ink is wasted
It cannot be erased
Sewn into the seams
Of the drum beneath my breast
I’ve locked away the secrets
And all the dreams professed
But scattered on the iris
Of eyes that cannot see
Lay the true confessions
That burn inside of me

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