Contradictions In Humanity

 

Within my subconscious

Are the faceless…

Vie for my attention

Then turning their backs

To the thoughts I have yet to speak.

 

On the tip of my tongue

Are the nameless…

Speaking of freedoms

Then telling me how to be

Before I have a chance to fail or succeed.

 

Just within my grasp

Are the fearless…

Lending me a hand

Then not allowing me to touch

Without the security of latex gloves.

 

These contradictions

Of the human condition

Make me weep

While leaving a sense of hope.

Reviews

[LisetteCanWrite!]

A very high feeling of life today for many.. while contradictions sting.. they do remind us of being human. Your abstract image really does flow well with the writing.. with an air of mystery as to the contradictions that you have felt in life. I loved the fact this ended on a hopeful note.. and I hope others out there find their living contradictions lead them on the same path. IF we loose anything in life.. let it not be hope or faith! Great work.. my reflections may not be true to what this is written about.. just what I took from it. Very humane feel to this one!

[Liza]

your mushy insides and shell reveal your strength and vulnerabilities - the contradictions and ironies are certainly endless in all of us - as life and death walk with us day by day

[Liza]

contradictions are every where - we are one way in one aspect of our life and not so much at the other aspect....contradiction does feel like a negative word - i like to think of it as a balance and a slap of reality lol :)

beautifully expressed

[Desert Dreamer]

I love the contradictions of being human, and the way you contrast the subconscious and the conscious mind here. I find this poem inspirational.

[Wildfleour]

I intimately know this feeling.

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this leaves you wanting more..exploring the mind is an interesting concept..and you have done a remarkable job..excellent

[Katie]

Amazing- but what else is new :) ? You have such a way with words, the description used in this piece is powerful!

[Theresa]

You have a way of speaking the truth that really makes a person think. I couldn't agree with you more and you even manage to make it read so beautifully. Another great piece.

[Voice]

Very true and something many including myself can relate to seeing and or facing. Wonderful poem!!

Voice

[Voice11]

Simple but true. Great setup too. =)

[An Ordinary Woman]

Yep yep. I know it, me too. This has a slam feel to it. I likey. :)