I Am Glass

I am glass
Nothing is hidden behind this wall

But a wall nonetheless

We are close
Open and honest.

Taking a step back when required

So have a care
For if I should shatter

You will have to tread carefully
For quite some time to come.

Or receive a sharp reminder.

Meantime
We can still see each other.






Poetry by Yanto
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Written on 2016-05-21 at 01:22

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Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
A great metaphor, very well handled. Nice work.
2016-05-25


Ivan R
Harsh, but pretty
2016-05-22


shells
The glass metaphor works brilliantly, clever. I especially liked the line "or receive a sharp reminder."
2016-05-21


ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
When you are glass - what you see is what you get - treat with care! A good write - Yanto. Thank you.
Ken
2016-05-21


Kathy Lockhart
Open and honest--sharp and to the point. Metaphors are great ways of teaching and reaching out, poetically speaking.
2016-05-21


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
A wonderful metaphor. Beware of people when they shatter.
2016-05-21



A very sensitive write, and a beautiful. one.
I like the contrast of the caution, with the concession in the last line.
Love it.
Ashe
2016-05-21