Enlightening Haze

Staring out the windshield

In the midst of this storm

I need no wiper blades

For the world looks saner

Through the blurry watertrails.

It is funny how peaceful

The world looks

When you can’t see straight.

It’s no wonder I need a drink.

Reviews

[Lauren Beth]

I love this....it really is a sad truth of the world for many of us today. It's no wonder one of the industries still making money in this desperate economy are the liquor stores/companies...;) I write this as I take a swig of beer....Sometimes the reality is just too much to handle and better taken in dimmed out and blurred little. Very nicely expressed here, Dale.

[Brittany W]

I loved this, even though its short and simple, i can really see the deeper meaning, great work.

[The Analog Kid]

The brevity works well here for the kind of sardonic wit. Sometimes a bit of blurr blunts the cold hard reality we all need a respite from.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I agree, written well and with a wonderful sense of humor

[Ladysue]

i love how this came out...sad, but you so fitting the way you entwined it all. sometimes days reality strikes...you did this with humor and skill...excellent!

[An owl on the moon]

There is a wondrously twisting view of life here, seen through the windshield and through fatigued eyes as well. Storms within and without can do that to you.

[Helen Woodward]

Rain and storm sometimes unsettles the mind as does alcohol, but there are times when it is comforting, especially when you are snug in a warm house...or your bed. Nothing like rain on the roof or the warmth of brandy...a lullaby of sorts me thinks.
Your analogy to alcohol is interesting Dale, I guess both kill reality.
Your humor was not overlooked either...

[Desert Dreamer]

A sad world when it looks better through blurry eyes...a poem with much meaning, and humor, too.

[MamaRose79]

this was great! loved the ending too. definitely explains why everytime it rains i feel the need to have a drink. great rhyming too. cant wait to read more. miss reading your work!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

yes indeedy~ the sideways tilts always present a much more serene version of the world~ lovely meditative puzzle poetic~