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What Lies Within

What Lies Within “What is this strange place we find ourselves in Trapped in the open, we are free within?” Ideas, like the ocean, there’s no end in sight Yet shared among peers may bring panic, no light. Our hearts, how they dance to such symphonic sounds Our bodies rejected and kept within bounds. Yearning to scatter our innermost thoughts Restrained by the chains of a world never sought. Can we escape this unchosen venue? Perhaps empathy might change our world’s view… Submission for: The Matrix Poetry Contest Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker Date Written: 04-06-22

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John Watt

Date: 4/18/2022 9:17:00 AM

Meghan, there is a sense of struggle and sadness with this one. Each couplet introduces a different angle: trapped, panic, rejected, within bounds, scatter, restrained, escape... all drawn from your talent for expression and perhaps life experiences. The narrative points to a bird in a cage, longing to soar on wings of freedom; a theme of universal appeal. The ending suggests a humanitarian solution: empathy for those so suffering. Lovely imagery, rhythm, and message, my friend. God bless ~ John

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/8/2022 12:52:00 PM

Meghan, I truly appreciate your perspective on this contest. The dilemma of living is that we are free, yet our actions and words will always be scrutinized. I'm pleased I dropped by to read your excellent poem. Thank you for your visit and kind feedback on my poem. I hope we will continue to share or consider our shared thoughts and poems.

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:43:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sotto! I always enjoy reading your poems, so I will definitely continue to read and comment on yours when I can! You are an amazing poet! Thank you for your thoughts on my poem, as well as your thoughtful compliments. They truly touch my heart! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/8/2022 9:58:00 AM

Like the ocean, this verse is lovely and deep. Thank you you for sharing. Best wishes for the contest, Evelyn

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:41:00 PM

Thank you, dear Evelyn! I love how you used the simile, "like the ocean" as a comparison to my poem. I truly appreciate that! You are very kind, and I also thank you for the well wishes in the contest! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/8/2022 6:10:00 AM

Great thoughts to ponder upon, Meghan:)

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:38:00 PM

Thank you, Jo! I agree, and at this time in the world, I believe many people may be pondering the same thing. Thank you for stopping by! God bless and much love...Meghan

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/8/2022 5:11:00 AM

I pray that Our views and Our actions may be taken with empathetic hearts and change the world my dear poet. So glad I stopped by to read this amazing poem of yours. Thank you for sharing it, have a beautiful day, full of inspiration and insight.

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:37:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mystic Rose Rose!! I, too, pray that our views and actions will be taken with empathetic hearts and change the world. If that were to happen, the division, anger, violence, and insensitivity may deliquesce and the world may slowly recover. Thank you for your kind remarks and well wishes! I appreciate you very much! God bless and much love...Meghan!

John Gondolf

Date: 4/8/2022 4:28:00 AM

We ARE free and yet we will always be judged by what we say and do...the paradox of life. I will ponder your thoughts today, Megan, have a good one. Hugs, John

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, John! I agree that we are supposedly free, yet seemingly judged and pressured so often to feel and think certain ways. Luckily, those of us with strong minds and confident views will remain free in all ways. I will ponder your thoughts, too. I always appreciate your wise words! Thanks again!! God bless and much love...Meghan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/7/2022 11:08:00 PM

I really like your approach to this contest. Best of luck in the contest.

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! To be honest, I wasn't exactly sure where to go with the contest, but this message popped into my mind, so I went with it. I hope it's successful! I definitely appreciate your well wishes! Thanks again! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/6/2022 11:37:00 AM

Nice! Aloha!

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 4/8/2022 1:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Rico!! Always a pleasure to see your name!! God bless and much love...Meghan!