What Remains?
What is it that remains?
When the less is stripped away
Truculent words held at bay
And we see what is plain
Who really do we see?
Acidic truth burns the fake
Recognizing each mistake
Ego dies honestly
What then sits at the core?
The sacred that we must hold
And real seen beyond the bold
The who we were before
What is the reflection?
Truth held in eyes looking back
Seeing all the things we lack
Not given deflection
What constitutes the whole?
False put to flame and well-burned
The harder lessons we’ve learned
A glimpse into the soul
What do we leave behind?
When our life has run its race
And the truth must be embraced
Will we like what we find?
commonsensiblyspeaking 
This is beautifully and philosophical…another lovely poem💗💗
Thank you, Kaylen! I love reading your comments and appreciate your kind and loving support! ❤😘❤
deep thoughts, and this could be a song –
I was not thinking lyrically when I wrote it, but I do see what you are saying. Thank you for all your kindness! ❤
Wonderful poem, Brad. Reminds me of one of my favorite poems – The Man in the Mirror.
Thank you, Jim!
Really nicely done Brad. We all take that look at ourselves, delving into who we are, what we have done to enrich the world we live in. Very reflective and I especially liked your ending. Beautiful. Have a blessed rest of the week. Love 💕 Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! We all wax introspective at some point, we just have to hope we like what we find. Thanks for all your love and support! ❤
The older I get the easier it becomes to be accepting of myself. In many ways getting older can be such a blessing. This is one of those ways for me. Many blessings Brad. Sending love from NC 💕
Very heartfelt 💛
Thank you, Kat! 💛
My pleasure 😊
Deep, what remains is always a question. Of as in fact of your reality and a to be of future, but what remains today may not be tomorrow, but one thing does matter will it remain inside you. As always touched my heart 😊
Thank you, Vinayak!
I wonder.. if we will really like us in the real way !! And what if we dont??
If we don’t, we have every moment that follows to create a change. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Hoping we have enough time !! You write wonders and i am happy to read them 😊
Love your deeply philosophical words ..so much insight in this verse.
Thank you, Poetess! ❤
Another gem! Philosophical, and very artistic…loved it Brad, it shows your tremendous talent and your abilities to create art from profound, deep words and thoughts.
All the best,
Francisco
Thank you, my friend!
My pleasure Brad!
Wonderful piece! A little self-evaluation is always a good thing, especially when we get down to our core.
Thank you, Pete! I appreciate all your kind words and support!