The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 18 hours and 47 mins. Get details and Enter.

I Am But a Pair of Eyes

I am but a pair of eyes

Sitting atop a suit of armor.

Hollower than this cold disguise

Is my facade of Charmer. 

 

The nerves inside me don’t connect.

I don’t know where they lead.

But the pound of my gait and the creak of my joints

Remind me I cannot bleed. 

◄ What a Man

Down in the Casket ►

Comments

No comments posted yet.

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses only functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use cookies related to advertising or tracking. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message