Grey Areas

An experimental poem about the conflict and blurring of opposite sides.

chaos

war

tragedy

death despair

emotional irrational

blood and rage and heart

destruction confusion

torn apart

shattered

pieces sewn back together

but i am not whole

why am i here who are you what do i do

wHy CaNt I uNdErStAnD

iM aFrAiD

unseeing unknowing

senses clash and minds break

Darkness

Order.

Words. Sentences.

Peace. Calm.

The pure, flat surface of a grey lake.

A cold, bright lab filled with clear chemicals and data charts.

I understand. I observe.

The world has rules it must follow.

My mind is a smoothly operating facility.

Simple and clear.

The universe is a river.

Strong and unmovable.

A glass is broken.

I do not know why, but I will put it back together.

I live only in the light.

Who are you?

all that cannot be

you suppress me

I do not know you.

wont, cant live like this

break free

We cannot both exist.

I WILL

The world must remain in order.

no NO

i hate you

I don’t hate you. But I do not love you. I cannot love you.

i love

i feel

why cant you

Why do you?

we are both wrong

Maybe we are. But light is good and darkness is bad.

do you really believe that?

...no. It doesn’t make sense. That old troupe, light cannot exist without darkness?

its true

But how?

let me love and feel

let in my passion and fire

I will shape you. I will bring form to your baseless substance.

I will give you purpose.

and i will give you the fuel to do so.

We are the universe. Together.

Author's Note

This is kinda my first poem, I'd like to know how it reads and if it flows alright.

Reviews

[Demyra]

I like it-It has a unique flow to it that reminds me of frayed thoughts-down to the point of scattering to assorted words, before it all comes together to form that whole sentiment. Well done!

[Nisreen]

Waw
The pattern of your words is as ambigious as the human mind when it experiences pain
or heartache
and i love your closing line
maybe the answers all lie in love
and letting go and giving in

love this piece

[reibirb]

Thank you so much! I was trying to write in the style of just random thoughts, I'm so glad you noticed!

[stargirl23]

I was intrigued by this! It flows fine, especially considering that it is written in free verse.

[reibirb]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it