Essence of me

If you could shine a light in me
the surprise of what you would see
for my outer shell is worn and hard
from life and the road I chose to shard

In this light you shine in me
the first essence that you will see
a reluctant defense I have created
for the evil history has proven fated

In this light you shine in me
second, standards of me would be
the moral, spiritual, love and respect
requirements of me for me I do expect

In this light you shine in me
third, love would surely show to be
the love for all, enemy and friend
for this love reflects me in the end

In this light you shine in me
fourth disappointment, pain would be
this shows the expectations not fulfilled
the child inside of me, innocence killed

In this light you shine in me
fifth, wanting, desire there would be
the woman of passion and tears
shining brighter through the years

In this light you shine in me
lastly, core, soul would be
brilliant light for all to see
free, all seeing, essence of me


bc 12/21/07

Very nice!

Dragon, what is the last line of the first stanza supposed to truly say????? Otherwise, as usual, I like.

Thanks msteddy




I used the word "shard", I guess I was meaning the walking on a rough road as shards are like broken glass, sorry for the misunderstanding. I was having a problem rhyming in that spot. Thanks

most definately..I like it..alot

No worries, I thought that's what it meant, just wanted to make sure. That is a tough one to make work.

I thought it was written lovely. All sides embraced in a light. I thought you expressed yourself nicely.... Keep shining.

See, THIS is why I like poetry, everyone has a different take and interpretation of another person's writing.
Dragoness,for me you have shone a light on so much with this piece, I had images of Narniaemblozened in my mind, just from reading the word SHARD but there was also an element of a woman warrior ( sort of Amazonesque)fighting the good fight. Keep it up, a very good piece.