More Poetry: Hidden in the Dark

Rupert, Idaho
February 25, 2026 3:21pm CST
Hello everyone, how are you all doing? I thought I would share another poem. I haven't shared any in a couple of days. Actually more like a week. Just hadn't felt like sharing anything. So here is another old poem - another one that is more dark. I hope to write new ones eventually, just still have writer's block I guess. So here it is: Hidden in the Dark: You don’t know what is hidden in the dark, one tiny ember waiting to spark Uncontrollable fire You don’t see what’s under this façade, just a jet black heart, stone cold hard Feeling no desire It may look nice and pretty from afar, but here there are no moon and stars Just a hopeless sky She paints on a smile and pretends, Puts on a charade and acts like she on the mend, but it is just another lie When she is in the dark, She uncovers her secrets never told In reality there is no spark, nor any gold… I would love to know what you all think, as always.
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7 responses
25 Feb
Well Courtney, I don't like it, I love it!
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Feb
Oh wow, really? Well that is nice to hear
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27 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 Really. Quite relevant for many in today's society.
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Feb
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@Deepizzaguy (121245)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Feb
Your poem is very well written and wonderful to read.
@Deepizzaguy (121245)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 You are welcome.
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• Rupert, Idaho
26 Feb
Thank you, that is nice to hear
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@AmbiePam (119285)
• United States
27 Feb
That’s fantastic, Courtney. You have a real talent.
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Feb
Thank you... although I haven't written in years...so not sure I have it anymore.
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@RasmaSandra (97204)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Feb
That is a lovely poem and quite filled with emotion,
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Feb
Glad you like it, thank you
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@LindaOHio (220974)
• United States
26 Feb
I love the poem; but it's very dark.
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Feb
Well that is what I wrote best...
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@jnrdutton (3437)
• United States
26 Feb
I don't know exactly what to feel about this one, I do hope you get back to writing more fresh poems soon.
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Feb
Well it was written in a darker time... I don't know if I will ever write poetry again, but we'll see.. I love the heart
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@franxav (14554)
• India
26 Feb
I like your poem. I stay far from such hidden in the dark places.
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Feb
I am glad you like it. Well that is good to stay away from them