The Illusionist

The Illusionist

A Poem by Calissa Knox

My mind tells me I am lonely.
 My mind tells me I am weak.
There are many things I want to find,
 it tells me not to seek.

Here I am, crying again -
 my mind says I'm unwanted.
When memories come, I shrink in fear -
 my mind says they are haunted.

I have to remember it is only my mind -
 I am blessed, I am strong, I am fine.

Above all, I must remember this:
 My mind is the best Illusionist.

© 2015 Calissa Knox


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Oh,hello! Is it that sentiment when you tend to clog up everything and confine yourself so much with sadness to a point that you truly see nothing but a life of darkness? But once you realise it wasn't assured you that these thoughts are facts, you feel free as you start to release these scarry thoughts off your head? That's what I could gather! Loved the sentiment xx

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Yes, it's sort of like that. Thank you for the review - glad you enjoyed this!
Daydreamer

10 Years Ago

Pretty welcome!💝



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Ohh yeah .. we all are blessed to be unique.. :) no matter what we are precious in the sight of God.. nice work. Loved the line "I am blessed, i am strong,i am fine"

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Very true, even though we fail to realize it at times. Thanks for your kind review! :)
Sophy Freebirds

10 Years Ago

Anytime ;)
One day everything would be fine! Nice Poem with a very nicely end!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Yes, it will. :) Thanks for the review!
Oh,hello! Is it that sentiment when you tend to clog up everything and confine yourself so much with sadness to a point that you truly see nothing but a life of darkness? But once you realise it wasn't assured you that these thoughts are facts, you feel free as you start to release these scarry thoughts off your head? That's what I could gather! Loved the sentiment xx

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Yes, it's sort of like that. Thank you for the review - glad you enjoyed this!
Daydreamer

10 Years Ago

Pretty welcome!💝
First of all, I just admire your style in writing. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this. I love the way you end it.. Very creative and simply beautiful. Another magnificent read. Thanks for sharing Feather. :)

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Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Your review really inspired me. I admire your style of writing, too, and your ability to say so muc.. read more
Half Dream

10 Years Ago

You're very welcome Feather. :)
This has a clear message that is something anyone can identify with. We all go through our troubled times. You describe fear and give an option to move forward. That's great.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

I appreciate you taking time to read and review this. Thanks for the encouragement. :)
I love this because it is a reminder of how powerful our own minds are. Great write!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the review!
Jqjohnson

9 Years Ago

My thoughts exactly. The mind is a powerful thing, it can battle within itself
I think that our own mind is the most dangerous place, it can make you go insane!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Yes it can, if we let it. Thanks for reading!
Great! so true as well, we find ourselves questioning so much, dont we? A beautiful creative write!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Yes we do. Thank you very much, Bowers!
I love this piece, Feather! I can relate so much to this!

Your writing in this poem flows so beautifully! Thank you for sharing!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Michael!
What an amazing piece! You should enter this in a contest. I love your rhyme pattern, and the way you write is simply lovely. Keep it up :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Calissa Knox

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much! Your writing is also lovely. You keep it up, too! :)

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Added on March 12, 2014
Last Updated on January 3, 2015
Tags: Illusionist, mind, lonely, memories, fear, sadness, depression

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Calissa Knox
Calissa Knox

Seattle , WA



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