Confusion

the confusion of life, can be all too consuming

 

Confusion

 

By: Lalli

 

 

There are reoccurring moments in our lives when we experience a state of confusion

A mental illusion eluding the truth from our minds

We try to find a solid thought to grasp

Instead we get caught, entangled in an even larger web of delusion

The more we fuss, the less we trust and faith escapes

We become an arachnid's bait

Introducing us to a potently induced injection of frustration

As the bitten poison circulates our veins

It's an intrusion that breaks the strengthened gates to our brains

Flooding hallucinations

Cause sanity to drift off with black sails over the horizon

We are then left in the darkness of isolation

Only to float lonely through the space of an unfamiliar place

As we face our deepest fears lurking in the shadows of fate

Trembling from an uncertainty of the unknown

Hesitant of making decisions with no control

Embarrassed by the nakedness of being vulnerable

and humbled by the loss of hope

So we relocate to dwell in the cave of insanity

Making the situation worse from our Impatient need to understand

In a time when we are far from ready to comprehend

Since it seems that clarity is not meant to be till after the conclusion of disparity

When the fields are cleared of visual obstructions and all can be seen

As the obstacles of adversity are over come and opportunity is waiting

But what do we do till then?

Until the light is revealed from behind nimbostratus clouds

When we are aimlessly walking amongst the crowds making u-turn turn-a-rounds

Never set in one direction, bouncing off human bumpers of deflection

When we are deeply lost in the seas of self reflection

Drowning in the sorrows of pity

Wallowing in the shallow depths of misery

Distracted by the sentimentality of our pride

We begin visually interpreting through two eyes out of focus

Blurred in the midst of reality

Convinced that we’ve hit rock bottom

Deceiving the truth

Perceiving only anguish

Forgetting to cherish that we have 10 fingers and 10 toes

Unless you don’t have all of those at least you can say you still have your soul

That why its suggested to take each step one after the other down a straight line

Because each day will bring you closer to the light shining down on good times

Remember that strengthened character will be built

Hope will come

Followed by the wisdom from experience

That the answer to your diluted thoughts will be shared

And what once seemed monumental will seem trivially clear

Since theres a storm for every season

A reason behind every treason

So quit worrying about having mixed emotions and erratic thoughts

Eliminate the anxiety that you’ve caused

Live your life to the fullest from dusk till dawn

Because its ok, sometimes we’re wrong

So why keep guessing in efforts to be right

Swallow your pride, take a risk to enjoy the ride

And sit unrestricted in this rollercoaster...

We call life

 

 

Author's Note

I had a long deep conversation with my room mate last night... since this seems to be where i'm at in my life. It was eye opening, and today i awoke with a renewed purpose and understanding to the day

Reviews

[Dani California]

Incredible insight.. journey...
into the human mind, emotion..

And it is all so confusing,
yet so unbelievably simple at the same time.

We make it complicated...

Personally, I think I'm bordering
insanity lately...
But then, what is insanity,
really?


"When we aimlessly walk amongst the crowds making u-turn turn-a-rounds
Never set in one direction, bouncing off human bumpers of deflection
When we are lost deeply in the seas of self reflection
Drowning in the sorrows of pity.."

Drum roll......

"Quit worrying about having mixed emotions and erratic thoughts
Eliminate the anxiety you've caused
Live your life to the fullest from dusk till dawn
Because its ok, sometimes we're wrong...."

Thank you!

Your work always inspires me Lalli...
And your attitude toward life, despite
troubles sets an awesome example for
others.... :)

Awesome work!!

(and I said I wasn't going to read
anything deep today.... lol
I'm glad I did... this one was
well worth it!)

[Nova]

Again you seem to hit me. Your words describe alot of things that me and probably alot of other people are feeling also. This piece of writting helped me open my mind a little. Thanks. Amazing write by the way.

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I think that if life weren't so confusing and everything would be wonderful and then we would take advantage of everything we have. THere has to be some confusion to balance things out. Like a ying and yang thing. Bad things must happen so that the good things can happen. We aren't supposed to understand it all but you did a wonderful job on this it really makes you think!

[Tony]

This reminds me of the fact that no matter what we do, or put ourselves and others through to 'be prepared', be 'healthy', or be anything but satisfied with what we have, anything can happen.
And often does. So often all our careful arranging and planning comes to naught.
For what?
I have finally learned to take things a day at a time, and live much better as a result of the lack of preoccupation in things that we really don't have control over!
I like the use of vocabulary in this, and also consider it deep.
For me, poetry must be one of two things:
Short, consise, clean. If a poem has length to it, It HAS to be damn interesting.
Which was accomplished here.
I particularly liked the line:
'Its seems that clarity is not meant to be till after the conclusion of disparity.'

[Robert Wilson]

Convinced that we've hit rock bottom
Deceiving the truth
Perceiving only anguish
Forgetting to cherish that we have 10 fingers and 10 toes
Unless you don't have all of those at least you can say you still have your soul
Its suggested to take each step one after the other down a straight line
Each day will bring you closer to the light shining down on good times
Remember that strengthened character will be built
Hope will come

Holy s**t that's inspirational. I LOVE this work. The rhythm and word choice is so superb and the message is great. Keep writing!

[Amanda]

Since everything happens for a reason
Quit worrying about having mixed emotions and erratic thoughts
Eliminate the anxiety you've caused
Live your life to the fullest from dusk till dawn
Because its ok, sometimes we're wrong
So why keep guessing in efforts to be right
Swallow your pride, take a risk to enjoy the ride
And sit unrestricted in this rollercoaster...
We call life


this part, for me, speaks volumes...i think that we all live in some state of confusion. I try to grasp the concept of life, but sometimes it is elusive. I realize that maybe if i didn't worry about things that i cannot change and focus on what i can, it will be ok.

we should always live our lives to the fullest and forget about everything that can interfere with that...life is indeed a journey and the destination isn't always clear or even important...what you make of it, is your saving grace.

what a thought provoking write...nicely done, Lalli.


Always,

Amanda

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Mesmerizing!

[TamiViolet]

Powerful thoughts and deep-seated wisdom in all these brilliant reflections of the rollercoaster that we call life. At times, life can leave us tormented with anxiety and regret, yet each experience hopefully isn't in vain. Sometimes, though, it is necessary to hit rock bottom so that we may learn what's really important. We then understand want we really want to satisfy our individual needs; character is built upon sophistication, as is self-respect.

Taking risks are a part of living life to the fullest extent...

I found this piece to be both inspirational and motivational, Lalli. Hugely enjoyable!

[Damian Alan Gray]

There is something truly spellbinding in your poetry, Lalli, and none more than this particular piece. As I read it, I became lost in your world because I think we all experience this state of confusion, even though we like to pretend that we don't. Incredible throw-down, and I'm quite sure that it sounds just as entrancing on stage.

[larryb]

Very well done Lalli Kudos to you for sharing this with us...

[Legion]

Wow. Such poetic truth in all that. Feels like so much of this life I've been living in as well. But, like all things, this too shall pass. Good expressive piece.