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Painted Memories

She painted her memories in images surreal Trying to hide scars reality would reveal A band-aid of illusions To alleviate the pain, Some memories are traumatic with wounds that wont heal She tries holding back the tears but the pain she can't conceal As she paints memories in images surreal 5-5-2024

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/9/2024 1:06:00 AM

This hits so strong dear joseph, some wounds remain and scars some try to paint with surreal images. How profound and soulful is this. For some reason this resonated with me deeply! Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2024 12:45:00 PM

It's almost like one of those mirror poems where it repeats the same idea as the poem goes from center to the end. COOL poem.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/8/2024 8:22:00 AM

Facing life is difficult as this poem shows. It is good that the brain has safety mechanisms, such your poem illustrates. I do like it.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/8/2024 3:30:00 AM

I can almost picture her in a sombre atmosphere, painting sad scene of her gone lover. Loved your imagery.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/7/2024 6:22:00 PM

' A band-aid of illusions. ' Many hide the pain in this way. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/7/2024 5:13:00 AM

Well described Joseph. Well done :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/6/2024 4:44:00 PM

such descriptive words, Joseph. Your words tugged on my heart, for I know many people who have had traumatic experiences and suffer in the present from what occurred in the past...definitely surreal. Well done, sir. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/6/2024 12:45:00 PM

incredibly descriptive about her suffering: Attempting to conceal wounds that the truth would expose A facade of deceit So perhaps it would hurt less—Beautifully depicts the pain of remembering the past.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2024 11:52:00 AM

Oh this is very nice and such a poetic way to express this feeling. Was this for a specific contest, Joseph.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/6/2024 10:40:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "painted memories" write. Life is full of pain. Good memories are the best kind to have... Have a fun day/week writing away...................

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/6/2024 8:30:00 AM

Powerfully evocative of the pain she feels: Trying to hide scars reality would reveal A band-aid of illusions To alleviate the pain---Splendidly illustrative of when memories hurt.

Silent One

Date: 5/6/2024 7:44:00 AM

A poem many people will be able to relate too... nicely done Joseph..