If I were a poet, I would want to write like this.
~Sunnyside
Why Bind The Days? Mar 10, 2021 Why bind the days inside that self-embrace? Alight, a life should shame the brightest star; refuse the mask that hides a truthful face. Imperfect lines in faith do not disgrace when claimed as fact and owned for what they are. Why bind the days inside that self-embrace? Deny all ignorance a growing space. Offended eyes see nothing but the scar. Refuse the mask that hides a truthful face. Don’t take this false path to a hidden place. Don’t bury traits behind some avatar. Why bind the days inside that self-embrace? Come love and live with honest simple grace; an unknown work of art, a lost Renoir. Refuse the mask that hides a truthful face. Why spite the world and leave without a trace? Release, uncoil and be just what you are. Refuse the mask that hides a truthful face. Why bind the days inside that self-embrace?
Read more from poet Jonathan Humble at Jonathan Humble’s Stuff … a poetry blog.
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~Sunnyside 🙂
At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 
I like the rhyme scheme. Reminds me, in a way, of Poe. Love it.
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Yes, the words are musical as well as meaningful. Thanks for visiting, Brandon. 🙂
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“Come love and live with honest simple grace…” a most beautiful thought. Lovely poem.
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I agree. Thanks for commenting, FBC. 🙂
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Always a pleasure and you are very welcome,
FBC
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I am so glad you like this villanelle. Thank you for re-blogging it here on your lovely site.
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My pleasure! 🙂
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Oh, and thank you for identifying the villanelle. I have learned something new about why I love poetry. 🙂
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Beautiful. ❤
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🙂
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This is a beautifully written poem! What great words of wisdom!
Dwight
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Thanks for visiting, Dwight. 🙂
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you are welcome!
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Thank you for sharing this poem. I am not familiar with Jonathan Humble’s work but this is a beautiful piece full of wisdom.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, kiangablog. He has become one of my favorites. 🙂
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