Reality's Fiction

A bit of my understanding on a topic I find quite interesting.

The discrepancy between fiction and our reality

Isn’t so vast, or different, or opposite at all

Both have unimaginable depth(s) that remain mostly unknowns

One could easily see one for the other

Like being deep underwater

One would not know the difference

Between up and down

Sunlight, or darkness

Perhaps the two extremes of the horseshoe

Are almost identical or connected

There is a closeness

Between imaginary and real

As both feed off each other in some way

And play off what is lacked most,

Possibly, understanding it all

Reality and imagination

Are sometimes both

Unknowable, indistinguishable

Unmistakably vivid and powerful

All-encompassing in their mystery

And bound by the chains of their truth

Endlessly stretching with questions and answers

That lead to more questions, and answers

Free (of), yet structured by them

An endless city of meaning

Stretching beyond what we can reach

Author's Note

I promise I read every single review, and I generally will reply to them. I look forward to my next review, because it helps me learn. Even if it's just one word, I promise, I will be happy to hear anything you feel needs sharing. Whenever you write on my shortcomings or breakthroughs, or the themes of my poems, or share ideas and friendly criticism, it decides my next poem to an extent. I will listen, learn and be thankful. And 99% of the time, you'll get a reply unless you're trolling me.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was great. Hints of The Matrix and echoes of alternative realities. It takes a brilliant mind to make that quantum leap, I think. C.S. Lewis and his fabled Narnia or JRR Tolkien and his hobbits or more recently, JK Rowling and Harry Potter. When a world is fully imagined it sort of takes on a life of its own. One of the most fabulous novels I've read that isn't so popular as an institution was Imagica by Clive Barker; terrifying but gripping. I read the entirety in a single day snowed in at my apartment years ago. The second picture from the top makes me think of HP Lovecraft and the Necronomicon. The cthulhu cometh! Thanks for the thought inspiring read, I enjoyed! F.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

I loved the original Matrix movies, and read most of the authors you've mentioned. We're so very lucky to have such amazing representations of the fruits of the human mind, and the beauty it can create. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem.

R.J

[Fabian G. Franklin]

You really have a fascinating voice that comes through in these. You seem like a person I could sit and chat with over the creative process. Which means in parlance, I'd love to pick your brain. I'm always excited to hear an original voice and your is unique.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

typo..."yours"

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

For sure, if you ever want to talk about writing, music, or movies/creativity in some shape or form just let me know, I'd be happy to have a chat with you.

[Betty Hermelee]

I agree with you that fiction and reality are so closely linked; when one writes a piece, whether it be a poem or a novel, there is some reality in that piece even if it is called fiction; it is inevitable that our lives are entwined in fiction and reality and we can question both....which make it a mysterious observation...
This subject calls for a great debate!!!
Well done
Best, B

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Glad you got something out of this, thanks for reading.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!

[Robert Trakofler]

nowadays the line between reality and fiction are rather blurred my friend on many levels some days I'm not even sure if it is me typing these lines but just in case I'll finish

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

I understand that, I struggle with mental health, so sometimes I can’t see the difference. It can be beautiful sometimes, but mainly quite frightening for me. I suppose everyone feels disconnected with covid too.

[tranquilspace]

You made a really good point, there is really only a thin line between reality and fiction, you said it well. Keep writing and goodluck.

P.s it's now one of my favourite pieces that i've read.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed this work. :)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I totally agree with this as i believe that reality is also quite infinite with both imagination and reality having unknown depths. The universes are massive beyond our imagination and reach even via telescopes and probes. Kudos for this!!

Plz do read and comment my newest poem too

[jacob erin-cilberto]

stretching beyond what we can reach....and for me as I age...I feel the reality of life much more clearly, and yet, the fiction part becomes more of a bucket list dream...
I do like this one...fits me like a glove.
j.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Glad you enjoyed the topic.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it hit home.

[John the Baptist]

Interesting points made here, some of which made me think of Rod Serling's old "Twilight Zone" show. Where does fact end and fiction begin, especially as ongoing discoveries reveal new realities to us? Will the "paranormal" one day become hard science? I think the best policy is to refrain from wedding ourselves to fixed conclusions.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

I agree, as we know more, we dig deeper into what it means to know, and "real" is but a grain of sand on the coast of what could be.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A wonderful thought indeed and so eloquently written my friend. And I am in agreement with your words. It is within these extremes aspiration is born with the possibility of dreams becoming reality. And when they do it makes these words more prescient. Thank you my friend for a wonderful discussion and an eye opening one at that.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

And thank you for sharing in the conversation.