Inactive Emotions

Thoughts keep tumbling on like dandelion seeds
Drifting this way and that way who will concede
Back to back, questioning all moves we make
Concealing the feelings that bend and break
Hoping they are not visible for all to see
To speak to thee of this could result in casualty
Denying these feelings this day and age
Sweet enticing emotions entering the stage
Performing in a way that hides most our glee
Ignoring the signs as we pretend not to see
To address such thoughts pressing on our mind
Would not change this feeling of being confined
No, It's far easier to ignore them, and pray they go away
Even if there's second guessing each and every day

Rachael Lea
2015

Author's Note

This is one of my favorite poems of mine!

Reviews

[alifeacoustic]

This is wonderful Rachael. From first line of thoughts scattering like seeds, to the last line of second guessing ourselves and others, as well as every thought and line in between. I especially like "Ignoring the signs as we pretend not to see", it says so much about us in so few words.
Wonderful write, superb.

[Rachael Lea]

Thank you so much. This is one of my favorites of mine.

[-inactive now-]

Well done, that was a very good poem. It's structure and rhythm was beautiful, the words were very relatable.
Well done 🙂

[Rachael Lea]

Thank you so much. I spent more time on this poem than I have on any of my other poems and have become very proud of it.

[-inactive now-]

It certainly shows, you could not have made it any more perfect :)

[Armanis]

This is a really good piece. It has a good rhythm and is not forces in the rhyme scheme. Truly you have a talent here. It is your favorite and though has its simplicity, it is no shallow by any means. Keep up the good work. We hope to read more of your work

[Rachael Lea]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your thoughts. It took me a while to get it to a point that I liked it so to hear others say they like it means a lot to me.

[Joshua McNay]

I can see why this is a favorite of yours. It was a wonderful read, loved the rhymes, and imagery.

[Rachael Lea]

Thank you very much. I actually spent more time on this poem than most of my poems. I wrote it out really quickly the whole general idea and then for two days I played with the lines to improve what I was trying to say. Each time I changed it, it got better and better, I am sure even now I could find something that I wanted to change but nothing jumps out like in some of my other poems. Thank you for your review :)

[Inject Positivity]

Rachael i would say this is one of your best poems my frnd...The lines are conveying something very true and makes the reader to think....I think the title 'inactive emotions' is quite an appropriate one....I loved it frnd....Thumbs up!!!

[Rachael Lea]

Thank you so much. It is one of my absolute favorite poems