If only to lift the veil
draped apologetically to mask
within the realm of darkness
the face of a soul
overflowing with a spirit
longingly ~ waiting
to be brought to light
~ wherefore
the real character
squandered in camouflage
to gain acknowledgement
and acceptance
from the whoever’s
could now breathe fully
as with a fine wine
freed from the cork
developing more vividly
the flavor within its rarity
~ if only to lift the veil
for all those
who want to partake
and shall be forever enriched
from that taste
uniquely embodied
within the essence of being
absolutely ~ individually
without a doubt ~ true to thyself
genuinely ~ who we are
~ if only
peace out
Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~