I'm a Chameleon
no colors of my own ... the worst kind of sad83 total reviews
Comment from Spitfire
Wow! This is a interesting thought. (I'm guessing S. is the author) I think this would be true of an emotionally abusive relationship:
living within the cellophane boundaries
of your dark and light
Sad that the narrator will be a negative emotion after it's all over.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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Wow! This is a interesting thought. (I'm guessing S. is the author) I think this would be true of an emotionally abusive relationship:
living within the cellophane boundaries
of your dark and light
Sad that the narrator will be a negative emotion after it's all over.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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hey spits - always interesting to find a different slant on a prompt like this - boo hoo gets so damned boring!
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Made me think of my mother who let her moods be dictated by Dad's state of mind. I wanted to shake her sometimes!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
What a beautiful, metaphorical write. You are right that we tend to represent the world reflects on us, rather that our true selves which is so sad we can't be who we truly are. Good luck in the contest!!! Debbie
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What a beautiful, metaphorical write. You are right that we tend to represent the world reflects on us, rather that our true selves which is so sad we can't be who we truly are. Good luck in the contest!!! Debbie
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much Debbie!
Comment from fairy77
This was like a conversation with yourself:)I had a good day library,grocery shopping.health store and shopping.You pieces are getting better with age!Loved ragged and rough:)I loved it.Good luck!beth fairy77.
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This was like a conversation with yourself:)I had a good day library,grocery shopping.health store and shopping.You pieces are getting better with age!Loved ragged and rough:)I loved it.Good luck!beth fairy77.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much, Beth! so by the time I'm 100 or so, I should be pretty good, hmm? :)))))))
Comment from Bill Schott
I find the graphic to be spot on and my favorite line:
........I'm a chameleon living within the cellophane boundaries........ Nice job.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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I find the graphic to be spot on and my favorite line:
........I'm a chameleon living within the cellophane boundaries........ Nice job.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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Thx so much, Bill!
Comment from starkat
Sad chameleon who doesn't really want to be a chameleon anymore, but has played the part so long that she has lost her true identity. Ironic - fear of finding her identity, yet losing chameleon status. It means there will be no more 'me too's'. It's also sad so much time has been lost playing the role of chameleon, perhaps someday to be regained at what cost? Frustration as well as fear lives in the heart of this chameleon.
This is a very interesting, sad, well written free verse poem. I think many people unwittingly fall into the chameleon role and only later in life realize what they've done and what they've become.
I especially liked the - bright blood-red and ragged ...fear, bringing an added dimension to the emotion of sad.
Excellent contest entry! unique and different take on sadness. Well done ... ;o)
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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Sad chameleon who doesn't really want to be a chameleon anymore, but has played the part so long that she has lost her true identity. Ironic - fear of finding her identity, yet losing chameleon status. It means there will be no more 'me too's'. It's also sad so much time has been lost playing the role of chameleon, perhaps someday to be regained at what cost? Frustration as well as fear lives in the heart of this chameleon.
This is a very interesting, sad, well written free verse poem. I think many people unwittingly fall into the chameleon role and only later in life realize what they've done and what they've become.
I especially liked the - bright blood-red and ragged ...fear, bringing an added dimension to the emotion of sad.
Excellent contest entry! unique and different take on sadness. Well done ... ;o)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much, starkat - always a challenge to find a unique response, yes?
Comment from Charade
Wow this is sad and so true for a lot of people. I hope it's not true for you, but if it is I'm glad you recognize it and are able to express it. You have a great pic accompanying it too. Good luck in the contest! I don't see a thing I would change!
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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Wow this is sad and so true for a lot of people. I hope it's not true for you, but if it is I'm glad you recognize it and are able to express it. You have a great pic accompanying it too. Good luck in the contest! I don't see a thing I would change!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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I've been there Charade - no longer though, thank goodness! :)
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I have to tell you that writing this was very bold, I applaude you!
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I think, as writers, if we're to write well, we should look DEEP, yes? rather than shy away?
Comment from HittorX
Interesting and powerful. Not sure of style but it is a deep, deep poem and It is an emotional confrontation. Well done!
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Interesting and powerful. Not sure of style but it is a deep, deep poem and It is an emotional confrontation. Well done!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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free verse ... I figure good writing is writing about the stuff you're afraid to be honest about, so you have to go dig, yes?
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Mmmm... ok, yes! I like!
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hey I have a full length script if you really want to be a groupie dear - would love your feedback!
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I would love to read it, Mmmm groupie... Your beautiful, your Sexy, you have a mind, you have talent... HELL YEA! Then you have a husband who will kill me! But then again, where do i sign up?
- Thomas
TexasHeatX@hotmail.com
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I would love to read it, Mmmm groupie... Your beautiful, your Sexy, you have a mind, you have talent... HELL YEA! Then you have a husband who will kill me! But then again, where do i sign up?
- Thomas
TexasHeatX@hotmail.com
Comment from 9999pool
When the famous question of 'to be or not to be', the answer from the poem said 'be or not be' just absorb all the surrounding light and reflect to those seeing it. It does makes you invisible and hide from the world. Who would want to hide. Well, when life takes you to all the twists and turns alongside the dives over the cliffs or just dangerous hang gliding, life takes to new heights of sadness and depression. yes, this state of mind is sad. So sad that this poem does qualify as a sad poignant poem for this contest. May the best win. Good analogy, expressions and short choices of words brilliant done. Cheers. Richard.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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When the famous question of 'to be or not to be', the answer from the poem said 'be or not be' just absorb all the surrounding light and reflect to those seeing it. It does makes you invisible and hide from the world. Who would want to hide. Well, when life takes you to all the twists and turns alongside the dives over the cliffs or just dangerous hang gliding, life takes to new heights of sadness and depression. yes, this state of mind is sad. So sad that this poem does qualify as a sad poignant poem for this contest. May the best win. Good analogy, expressions and short choices of words brilliant done. Cheers. Richard.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much for your insightful reading & understanding of this one, Richard ... and yes, that's what it comes down to, exactly: be or not be ...
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Welcome, cheers, Richard. "WE can be if we really want be. And not to be when we shouldn't be" - just a quotation for you for writing this beautiful poem. It has been said my review is so poetic that it outshines the poem. LOL. My apologies if that happens, LOL. Just trying my best. Ritchie the cheesszzky.
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no worries there dear - my ego's big enough to take it! :))))
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Good on you and congrats on winning all those awards - only a strong and stable workhorse with a bit ego can do that. LOL. Take care though. Ritchie the cheesszzky.
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I win a few here & there Ritchie - but enter way more than I win - enough to keep me humble, my dear! :)
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My dear, if one can win one - THAT IS ENOUGH, LOL. Wonder who says that. Ritchie. Me nothing so I am even more humble now, LOL.
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I wouldn't take it personally Ritchie - I sometimes look at a winning entry and am rather surprised at what "wins" sometimes! :)
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Thx for the encouragement. Sometimes the not so right things ends up to be the best while the best of the bests we wanted ends up to be nothing more than vanity, LOL. Ritchie.
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agreed, my dear ... so we ignore them and keep writing - yes?
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Yes. Agreed. Cross our little fingers. LOL.
Comment from Aussie
Wonderful illustration to compliment your Sad Poem. A fascinating poem with real inspiration. Unusual subject, I think of the real chameleon that uses colors, or not to hide from predators in the jungle. I loved your poem, refreshing and the message was for all to take note of. We all wear masks according to the circumstances we encounter. Well done poet.
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Wonderful illustration to compliment your Sad Poem. A fascinating poem with real inspiration. Unusual subject, I think of the real chameleon that uses colors, or not to hide from predators in the jungle. I loved your poem, refreshing and the message was for all to take note of. We all wear masks according to the circumstances we encounter. Well done poet.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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We do indeed, Aussie ... and we do have to be careful that we do not become the masks we wear, yes? blessings for your careful and appreciative reading of this one - it means a great deal to me!
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Some people hide behind masks but God knows His own. There is much deceit in these dark days - "let your light so shine before men that they will know you." We must also protect ourselves from the dark forces that rule today. Blessings and Happy Christmas from Kay.
Comment from Thomas Raine
I like the metaphor, comparing yourself to a chameleon; human beings are social creatures, and we are easily affected by the moods of those we are around. I think you express this well in your piece, my friend, and how we struggle between our own feelings and the feelings of others.
- TR
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I like the metaphor, comparing yourself to a chameleon; human beings are social creatures, and we are easily affected by the moods of those we are around. I think you express this well in your piece, my friend, and how we struggle between our own feelings and the feelings of others.
- TR
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much TR! we do indeed - hard to keep a healthy sense of "self" sometimes as we're so desperate not to be "separate" and "alone", yes?
