Even When I Know You Lie to Me

The beat of my heart makes it difficult
not to be blinded
by the reality of my own thoughts
when they are broken down within the sounds
of my dreams.
Yet, no one hears the wind
running through my mind
and I find nothing is
as it seems.

All I do is race to hide from the smoke of lies
to find subtle truth
inside of uncertainties colors
but what I come across
means nothing to you.
When I drift off to sleep I bleed mirrored glass
until I forget about the bruises
for a moment
or two.

I want someone to listen to the words I speak
even when breezes fill their hands
and time goes by quicker
than the air they tasted.
No longer do I wish to live and breathe
In this life of empty rooms
where my heartbeat
is wasted.

Tonight I sit and weave faith upon grounds
where forever
I have searched through eyes
that paint my mistakes with words
of ecstasy.
Yet still, the beat of my heart
makes it difficult
not to be blinded by love,
even when
I know....
you lie to me.

Reviews

[Mark]

Such great passion in these words Neva. "No longer do I wish to live and breathe in this life of empty rooms'... that line speaks to me so well. ;)

We may not hear the wind running through your mind, but we all certainly hear and are captivated by the words you write.

Another great weave my friend. :)

[Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm]

Thank you Mark :)

[cartera]

There are so many different and new images here that one can only sit back and admire. To make the connections between words, concepts that you do, is a sign of a truly creative mind. Lucky you.
Love, and all its by-products, can be found a-plenty on this site; and while one does not want to discourage anyone from writing, there is no doubting that many many love poems on the site have more than the fair share of cliche. That is why it is so refreshing to read this poem that causes even an old prune like me to pause and reflect upon the nature of this person's relationship with another. And all because of the new connections made between images.
Thanks.
ATB
Alex.

[Wakeofahero]

I can't begin to describe how much I love this poem. Just the texture and the way it flows is so unique in practically every aspect. After looking over some of your work I have truly become inspired! Way to go this, this is really something good. The closing is absolutely fantastic and leaves me wanting more.

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

Wow this is full of emotion, lovely write.

[realmwriter]

This took me to a place of serenity even if that is not what it is about. You create such a vivid picture, it's as if I am standing in it, looking out at the world through a private mirror that you have allowed your reader access to.

This is fantastic "No longer do I wish to live and breathe
In this life of empty rooms
where my heartbeat
is wasted." I felt that line as I read it. to me it means I simply wish to be loved and to love. Awesome wright Neva!

[quinfinn]

indeed, you have an amazing gift! your images and words are like whipped cream for the soul. awesome write!!!!

[Kes]

This is amazing.
I love your work. This is great. You word things so perfectly.
Great work!
K

[MOON]

Beautiful Neva , trapped by our passions . Almost photographic the words.

[WhiteWillow]

Sometimes we feel as though we are not worthy of what we truly deserve. We remain in a place of self-loathing; hope, knowledge, and truthfulness can open doors to new places.

Truly beautiful, as always, Neva.

[Poetic Beauty]

There are times when we feel trapped in our own hell and it becomes a repetitive movie scene that keeps on flashing images in our mind. Great wording and the details allowed me to see the scenes clearly. Bleeding mirrored glass, nice visual

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime we accept less because we want something so badly. I like the emotion and the flow of thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote