I wrote this poem yesterday. It just came to me out of nowhere, so I just decided to go along for the ride. It follows the grueling grind of a puppet’s life and its personal struggle.
With a tug and pull, I’m brought to life
I’ve danced for peasants and kings
I do not want to live this strife
Forced to wear a smile but bound by strings
People laugh at me, not with me
My pride is in your praise
That’s why I dance around with glee
And keep this proud steady gaze
I want to pluck my strings ever so much
For if I do so, I’ll cease to exist
They are my lifeline, so I must not touch
It is so tempting, but I must resist
My time has come to an end; back in the box I go
If only I could pluck these strings before the next show
Let me know what you think!
Thanks for reading!
Travis
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Beautiful post
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Thank you for the support and the encouraging words!
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Please read my post
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Love this!
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Thank you! I’m glad you loved it. It just came to me out of nowhere. Every line was flowing so well so I just went with it. Thanks for the support and the encouragement! 😊🤗
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That’s the best feeling in the world, when the words just flow. 🙂
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It truly is for sure, I couldn’t agree more! 😁
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Many metaphors in this one. I suppose that is true of all of your poems.
I love when poems show up out of the blue and take us on an unexpected ride.
Those are the best kind and what makes writing poetry so magical. ✨
Well done!
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Yes! There sure are a lot metaphors in all of my poems. It was something else, I was actually writing another poem, and the thought of being a puppet in the world came to mind. So I switched gears and this little nugget was born. Thank you so much for reading! I’m glad you liked it. 🤗
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bravo 👏👏👏👏👏 I love this one Travis!❤️
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Awesome! I’m glad you loved it. The inspiration for this one struck while I was writing an entirely different poem. I had to stop, make a few notes for the other poem, and then let the overwhelming inspiration flow. I said to myself “eh, why fight it just go with it!” Thank you! 🤗
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love when that happens. YAY!
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Me too! 🤗🙃
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👏👏👏👏
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Awesome. Flowed perfectly 🙂🌹
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Thank you! Yeah, I loved the way it flowed too. I really enjoyed putting this one together. Thanks for reading and the support! 😊
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Of course… Thanks for sharing 🙂
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This is a good one Travis❣️
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Thank you! ❤️
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Before the next show…
very powerful poem, Travis! I love it! 😊
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Thank you so much for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed this one, Ana! 😁🙌
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I love it! We are all Puppets on a string of life!
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Thank you so much for reading. I’m glad you loved it! We are indeed, I couldn’t agree more!
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This sums up the struggle of not being seen and known
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Indeed it does. Thank you so much for reading and the comment! I appreciate it very much! 😁
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Love this, Travis! Very heartfelt!
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Glad you loved it! Thanks for the support and encouragement!😁
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😊
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You are welcome.
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High Concept poemin’…well done Travis J.
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Thank you for the compliment! Glad you enjoyed it. I really try to create a unique experience with the poems I put out. Thank you so much for reading!
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My pleasure
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Stings, most things come with these, including your morose puppet. I’d also love to lose my strings, or at least get to pull them for myself. Glad to have found your poetry.
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You speak the truth! Thank you so much for reading and the support. Glad we were able to connect!
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Kinda creepy. 😂
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Exactly! I take that as a compliment! 🙃🤗
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Good. It was meant to be a compliment, of course.
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😁 Of course! Great compliment!
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This is different from what you usually writes. Seems interesting and little horrific.
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Haha! It does indeed. I try to write with no boundaries in my poetry. I just go with the flow. I love horror stories, and psychological horror as well. So I wanted to revisit that genre and pay homage.
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I fear ghosts Travis. But in the last few days my mindset changed. I feel confident to talk about the topic and read poems on them.
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Confidence is king! Great to hear your mindset has changed. That is a great way to overcome such a fear. All the best buddy! 😁
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Can you write a poem related to “ Horror Comedy”?
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Absolutely. I love that idea. I love horror comedies. Surprised a poem of that sorts has eluded me for this long. 🤔
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Let’s do it. Take Care.
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