Shrouded Clouds Be Not The Sun

Summary

The poem "Shrouded Clouds Be Not The Sun" reflects on the pain of deception and the loss of true friendship, urging the reader to embrace authenticity and love to live a fulfilling life.

Abstract

"Shrouded Clouds Be Not The Sun" is a poignant piece that delves into the themes of deception, self-deception, and the erosion of genuine relationships. The poem suggests that the subject has been living a life of lies, creating a facade that has driven away those who once cared deeply. It serves as an appeal to the subject to shed their deceitful ways, to stop the constant distraction and avoidance, and to confront the truth of their identity. The author, Natalie Frank, emphasizes that without the capacity to love and be loved, one's existence is reduced to a mere semblance of life, devoid of true connection and meaning. The poem is a call to self-reflection and transformation, advocating for a life lived with authenticity and vulnerability.

Opinions

The author believes that living a life filled with deception leads to a loss of true friendships and a meaningful existence.
The poem conveys that the subject has been engaging in self-deception, which has resulted in a distorted self-image and strained relationships.
It is implied that the subject has been using distractions and impressions to avoid confronting their true self and the pain of their actions.
The author suggests that the subject's identity is in a constant state of flux due to their unwillingness to face the truth.
There is a clear message that love and authenticity are essential for a fulfilling life, and without them, one merely exists rather than truly lives.
The poem expresses a hope that the subject will recognize the value of genuine connections and choose to live a life of truth and love.

An appeal to one who once I loved

The years rush past your fingertips Though to your frightened mind they hold And lag behind storm clouds approach Though skies are blue and gifts abound To float before you sightless eyes

Deceptions host, distortions guest To fabricate a myth for all And act upon with lies that fight Construct confusions bastion

But after struggle to uphold Connections to a self within The shadow self you show without Those once the name of true friend held Turn from a kind eye view who you Have pushed to break with lion’s lies

Deceitful muse so obvious Betrayal clear explosion flares Yet expertly you dodge all harm And painful truth against your walls Ignored and rendered neutralized Protect, forget love’s memories

Your life becomes the effort to Distract, avoid, impress upon To always move one to the next Lest anyone learn who you are Identity always in flux

Throw from your mind and heart disguise So long assumed your soul now dark And let what happens realize If care not you to love, be loved You’ll never truly live a life Existence naught but only that The poorest choice of substitutes

Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol) has had work featured in Haunted Waters Press, Weirdbook Magazine, Siren’s Call Publications, Lycan Valley Press and Zero Fiction among others. Her poetry has been featured in several anthologies. She is the Managing Editor for Novellas and Serials at LVP Publications.

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