I'm a Chameleon
no colors of my own ... the worst kind of sad83 total reviews
Comment from juliedickson55
Ahhh, the happy mask, hiding behind it, the face that crumples with emotion...needing the warm hand of friendship, the listening ear of empathy, the understanding lacking, making for a sad person.
Well done.
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Ahhh, the happy mask, hiding behind it, the face that crumples with emotion...needing the warm hand of friendship, the listening ear of empathy, the understanding lacking, making for a sad person.
Well done.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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you've got it Julie!
Comment from misscookie
I love the artwork that you choose to go with your poem
It truly sets the mood.
I like how your poem flows and there is a strong message within those words.
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I love the artwork that you choose to go with your poem
It truly sets the mood.
I like how your poem flows and there is a strong message within those words.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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thx miss cookie!
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Your very welcome.
Comment from LadyCosgrove
Lots of interpretations can be derived from this. I wonder if we become chameleon in an attempt to gain peace of mind? After all, there are so many on this planet now that it is a constant battle to remain on the opposite side of the road to 'norm'. Much simpler to blend unobtrusively and so keep the masses from crowding our personal mental space.
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Lots of interpretations can be derived from this. I wonder if we become chameleon in an attempt to gain peace of mind? After all, there are so many on this planet now that it is a constant battle to remain on the opposite side of the road to 'norm'. Much simpler to blend unobtrusively and so keep the masses from crowding our personal mental space.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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thx LC!
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a nice piece of thought-provoking poetry that tries to draw an analogy between human character and that of a chameleon. I don't really think it is about sadness, but about change of moods and inconsistency. cheers
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This is a nice piece of thought-provoking poetry that tries to draw an analogy between human character and that of a chameleon. I don't really think it is about sadness, but about change of moods and inconsistency. cheers
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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actually when you give up your own self and your own passion, Perp, just to be with another, stronger person ... that, to me, is the ultimate sadness - for it is a life then not lived, surely?
Comment from rjuselius
interesting piece of poetry! i love the concept of giving the other one its colours. it's kind of like compassion and empathy that you put out.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x
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interesting piece of poetry! i love the concept of giving the other one its colours. it's kind of like compassion and empathy that you put out.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much rebekka!
Comment from Treischel
A very clever chameleon case poignantly presented in sculpted free verse poetic expression of an absorbing personality. Very intriguing. Colorful imaging and phraseology. Love it!
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A very clever chameleon case poignantly presented in sculpted free verse poetic expression of an absorbing personality. Very intriguing. Colorful imaging and phraseology. Love it!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much Treischel!
Comment from Dillinger
Very powerful. Very true of society as well. It would do us some good to stop listening to the constant feed of how we should feel about this and that.
Your imagery was wonderful, excellent, and your words sharp. Well done.
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Very powerful. Very true of society as well. It would do us some good to stop listening to the constant feed of how we should feel about this and that.
Your imagery was wonderful, excellent, and your words sharp. Well done.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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thx so much for your perceptive review Dillinger :)
Comment from ruby.sahay
"living within the cellophane boundaries
of your dark and light" This is a perfect poetry. You have covered the elements of quick change quite well. The reference to the chameleon fills the mind with the need for camouflage. Sometimes, it becomes imperative that one hides despair.
Very well written
Ruby
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"living within the cellophane boundaries
of your dark and light" This is a perfect poetry. You have covered the elements of quick change quite well. The reference to the chameleon fills the mind with the need for camouflage. Sometimes, it becomes imperative that one hides despair.
Very well written
Ruby
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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yes it does, thank you ruby!
Comment from Glasstruth
Superb picture. Definitely states insecurity, or a deep wanting to belong. The most revealing lines that pretty much sum up the whole poem are: "I just absorb your colors
because ... I'm afraid not to ..." Good luck with the contest! Les
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Superb picture. Definitely states insecurity, or a deep wanting to belong. The most revealing lines that pretty much sum up the whole poem are: "I just absorb your colors
because ... I'm afraid not to ..." Good luck with the contest! Les
Comment Written 14-Dec-2012
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yep - you've got the crux of the piece, right there, Les - thx for your perceptive reading, my friend!
Comment from McMurry903
This is a very creative entry to this prompt, and I love it just an excellent approach to sadness. Great presentation and powerful poem,I wish you the very best of luck in the contest! Brian
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This is a very creative entry to this prompt, and I love it just an excellent approach to sadness. Great presentation and powerful poem,I wish you the very best of luck in the contest! Brian
Comment Written 13-Dec-2012
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thx so much, Brian - always a challenge to find a unique response to an old prompt!
