Offstage
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How sad
My only beauty
Splashed ink on some page
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Pretty
Word woven wishes
On a gilded stage
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Portrayed
In perfect spotlight
Ideal image made
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Backdrop
Hides unattractive
The real not displayed
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The words
Just a reflection
Of whom I wished be
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In hopes
Repeated enough
I, too, will believe
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Professed
As if given truth
They are barely me
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The truth
Words the only thing
Of beauty to see
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
words are real
Thanks Beth!
It was a tough decision to click the “like” button. I certainly like the format and style of this poem, but I don’t like what I interpret as its meaning. You are SO MORE than your words on paper!
I couldn’t agree more!
Don’t let the first person perspective throw you. I can imagine what it may feel like to another writer to feel that way even if I don’t feel that way myself.
Oh, I love this. So beautiful and so cleverly done. Do I detect pain?
We all have some, me less than most I assume. I have you!
That’s so darling. Sending you a hug and a rose 🤗🌹
So true, and said so well. The precise word, the perfect time and place. Lovely my friend!
You are the best, F! Thank you!
My pleasure Brad!
I wish I had words of comfort, as I deduce some heaviness weaved through your words, just know if there is anything at all I can do to help carry the weight, I’m here.
Thank you kindly for all your support. The heaviness you perceive is not my own, but it is good to know you are there if I need you!
I read this poem quite some time, it does have a sense of dejection while no doubt it’s a beauty as all of your other works. Not sure what’s that hidden feeling you described Brad, but I did feel a bit reading this
You always see past the obvious and into the heart of my words. It holds a lot of feelings but I am not sure one is predominate over the others. I think each reader will find their own meaning behind the words. Thank you!
Agreed, Brad