misconception

misconception

A Poem by joshua deathdealer
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10/2011

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Here we lay surrounded by your memory. 
Self created to alleviate the scars that
etch my soul. This propagated selfishness
burns around us as I desire to stay and 
let this collapsing thought consume me.

You look up at me with admiring eyes.
Eyes that remind me of someone else.
One that awaits outside of this spawned
realm for my love and guidance. This can't
be you. You wouldn't keep me from life.

So unable to cope with your hapless passing
that I have copied your presence in my mind.
An peaceable avenue for me to hold onto 
our delicate memories in a narcissistic 
way. I am dissipating every new moment.

The ground begins to crack upon my 
realization that this appearance isn't 
really you at all. Suddenly everything falls 
away and a raging sea materializes.
I am aboard a ship sailing for the exit.

Turbulent waves rise to bar the looming
outlet. Pushing the vessel to and fro.
Storm clouds flood the sky and rumble 
as your anger grows. Lighting cracks
and punches through the salty air.

Your simulated screams echo with the wind as
waves reach to try and drag me backwards.
Towards the center of this destruction.
My mind cuts down it's own advances,
severing the ties that pull at my heart.

The rickety craft drifts out of my 
fabricated spell. Carrying me safely
to reality. "Daddy" my daughter cries
as I awake. I reach to hold her. This
is what you would have really wanted.

I know because I can feel your smile.

© 2011 joshua deathdealer


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beautiful thoughts...would you consider trying wording it this way?...

"Here we lay surrounded by this self- created memory,
alleviating scars which etch my soul.
This propagated selfishness
burns around us,
as I desire to stay ,
letting this collapsing thought consume."

does that sound a bit more like you wished it to sound?




Posted 13 Years Ago


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I love the last line best! Well penned. Keep up the great work.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like how you begin in a peaceful manner, bring things into total rage and chaos, then bring us all back down to the peacefulness of a little childs smile. Well, I don't really know the child is smiling, but I will assume she is.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow, this was excellent..I Give You Props for Using So Much Emotion And Imagery! Well done

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The throb of the aching heart pulses through your words and they are taken in with somber eyes. Your pain deep set in the words, your words. Wonderfully written, thank you for sharing.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

great visuals. great expressive language. powerful piece.
cheers!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

So amazing, so beautifull! WELL DONE! xxx

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Beatuiful! This was amazing!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I get the feeling that you were lost, almost taken away by the tempest storm and sea. But the love of your life; your daughter....she calls you back into a reality filled with her love. She is the calm during and after the storm. She is your peace. xo

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

World class, fantastic imagery here! I totally love this work. Keep it coming.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Awesome job! =)

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Added on October 14, 2011
Last Updated on October 31, 2011
Tags: love, memories, dark, mirage

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joshua deathdealer
joshua deathdealer

Casket City, FL



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