Reality she feigns so well
Till the closet doors slam shut
A sureness of the truth becomes
A feeling from the gut
~~~
She’s dancing in the shadows
Tar running through her veins
Weaving webs of gossamer
Till nothing pure remains
~~~
Just then her hushed emotions
Tucked carefully away
Go screeching to the hills
As night follows on from day
~~~
The darkness wears disguises
Where her heart and soul had been
Closely guarded secrets
Always clever, never seen
~~~
And the devil burns so brightly
When the skeletons come out
The enigma slowly surfacing
Until there is no doubt
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Author: Ellie Thompson
Writing my memoirs, musings, a little fiction and a lot of poetry as a way of exploring and making the most of my life ...
... Having had a break from writing my blog for more than three years, I decided to return to write my memoirs, some day-to-day observations, views and feelings. My passion is non-fiction poetry. I have a disability and use an electric powerchair called Alfie and let nothing get in the way of living life to the full.
I believe that you can never do a kindness too soon and should give credit where credit is due. A smile or a kind word could make the difference between a good or bad day for a person - we never know what's going on for another soul. Those little things, perhaps, practised daily like a mantra, could mean so much to someone else.
Thank you for visiting my blog and reading a little more about me. Please, make yourself at home here. You are very welcome. Ellie x 😊
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Essentially Ellie 
Beautifully told Ellie ✨
Thank you, Kate. That’s kind of you to say. It’s been a tough day today. Xx 🦢😘
Ellie, raw and evocative. Beautiful haunting..love the photo
Thank you very much, Kathy. I’m glad you like it. It’s been a tough day today. X 🦢🌹
I’m so sorry Ellie. Here is a big virtual hug💛
Aww – thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this. X 🦢❤️😘
Beautiful and so raw. Big hugs for you Ellie ❤
Thank you so much, Creative Chic. I really do appreciate this. Hugs for you too. Xx 🦢🌹💛
You’re so very welcome!
In the old days, we used to use brackets as hugs, so here’s to you. (((((((💖)))))))
Thanks so much, J. That’s really very kind of you. I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear that. X 🦢💙😘
Your creative side is really emerging.
Proud of you.
Thank you so much, Granny. That means a lot to me. Xxx 🦢💟🤍
I am really enjoying these regular poetries by you my friend.
Please keep sharing.
Wishing you the best.
Keep smiling
Thank you so much, Devang. I feel like I’m writing my heart and soul out lately. It does help me, though. I will keep going and thanks for your best wishes, too. 🦢
It is quite refreshing to read (and hear in my imagination?) your candor behind wonderful, profound poetry Ellie. Too often we swim cordial shallowness, not really connecting with others in impactful, meaningful ways. You, Madame, are NOT one of those people! ❣️🥰
I look forward to more of your refreshing candor. 😊
Thank you, Dwain, for your very kind and observant thoughts on my poetry. I am honoured by your words. I find writing very cathartic (especially lately), although I sometimes have doubts that it’s what others want to hear. However, I ‘need’ to write at the moment. Maybe I’m being a little self-indulgent; I’m not sure. As I think I’ve said before, the only way I know how to write is with complete honesty and from my heart and deepest soul. Thanks again, dear friend x 🦢💕😘
You say…
I was JUST going through my blog’s Favorite Quotes page for someone else and I have this one for you Ellie:
“Patterning your life around other’s opinions is nothing more than slavery.”
— Lawana Blackwell
Self-indulgent? Perhaps. But it’s a balance that’s good and right for each of us. And sometimes that balance can or needs to be a bit one-sided depending on what life is throwing at us. But what you are excelling at Ellie is COMMUNICATING it—you, yourself and situation, which directly or indirectly can and often does do others around you a world of good too! 😊 And you’re articulating it beautifully!
My, my WOMAN! Keep indulging yourself while indulging US with your heart & soul!!! PLEASE!!! 😍
Wow! This poem is extremely powerful and vivid. So many great images and lines. Well, done!
Thank you so much, Bridgette. I’m glad you liked that aspect of it. I very much appreciate your kind words. Xx 🦢💜🕊
Wow. Lovely outpouring of words. Get it all out, dear one.
Xoxo just for you.
Thank you, Selma. I appreciate your comment. I’m having a bit of a tough time at the moment, as you can tell. Xxx 🦢💟🕊
Another masterpiece.
I feel like this could easily be a tale passed on from generation to generation about a mythical creature (either mental or physical).
Thank you again, Sam. Coming from such a good writer as yourself, I appreciate your comment. I hadn’t thought of it as being about a mythical creature, but having thought more about it, I guess it could be. X 🦢
Loved the poem especially the last verse. I really enjoyed the descriptions.
Thank you so much for reading my poem and being kind enough to leave me a comment 🦢.
My pleasure.
Woh amazing visionary, great words
Thank you for reading, appreciating and kindly leaving me a comment.