Stark Reality

A Poem by Steve L.

This speaks for itself...

Happiness is but a teasing illusion...
A phantasm whispered in my disillusioned ear...
My meager lifeline is a caricature of a smiling drone...
Doomed to roam the cosmos...
Silently weeping at the serrated realization...
My emotional well runs through eternity...agonizing...
Potential extinguished by a mischevous entity..
Slapped in the face with a stark reality.

© 2014 Steve L.

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RAOrourke

My emotional well runs through eternity...agonizing...wonderful line. This was a great reality piece and how stark reality is when we are literally slapped with it! Great job!

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

Thank you! Much appreciated

MsJewel

oh yes...that cold slap of reality...
it's much nicer (and warmer) to keep dreaming...in that "teasing illusion" you speak of.

A great poem. Well written and a delight to read.

:) Julie

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

Thank you Julie!!! :)

cimmy wuv xxxooo

Such big words haha.
Smart, but I would prefer it simpler, to understand.
Although for a small piece it had tons of emotion, and depth, and so much meaning.
It was honest and REAL!
I like that about this piece.
I could relate to the first line, its how im feeling, the last few months.
Great write :)

Posted 9 Years Ago

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9 Years Ago

Im glad you are out of it now.
how did you get out of it?
your welcome :)

9 Years Ago

Good question...Deep breathing and mindfulness really helped...

9 Years Ago

I doubt tat would work for me but thanks lol

AprilRN1210

that slap stings doesn't it?... "they" say "the truth hurts".. I agree that sometimes it does.. I love every line of this powerfully condensed piece Steve.. wow.. one of your best.. the emotion strong and packs a punch.. favorite line would have to be "silently weeping at the serrated realization"... stunning phrasing throughout.. saving this one.. awesome writing my friend.. ((hugs)) to you...