Sometimes it only my own voice I can hear.

Distance takes
what is left to feel.

Only momentary visions offer replacement
as a meager supply.

Life seems to take more than it gives
in illusion.

Even the strongest cannot survive
its falling;

fallen.

Reason cannot explain irrationality
and offers no excuses.
It is what it is.

Acceptance is the only path worth taking
when not taken together.

Betrayal lends a most bitter hand
when deep down it is the fault of no one.

Only it doesn’t stop the tears.
Emotion knows not a rational thought
when the soul carries the weight.

Selfish
tearing out of the heart
so that it may reap the rewards
that travel uncaring.

Some point;

revelation in being selfish
deems itself necessary

when life
turns to mere existing
without you.

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Comments (16)
  • Alexiandria M Michaels on Nov 14, 2009

    this was a brutal but great read.. :)

  • ken bultman on Nov 14, 2009

    Such poinancy reverberates through the mind when considering that acceptance is the only path. Wonderful heartfelt write as usual.

  • Bo Russo on Nov 14, 2009

    That stung like daggers!

  • ceegirl on Nov 14, 2009

    You said some strong words.

  • Mr Ghaz on Nov 14, 2009

    Excellent post! nice words..this is really lovely and unique poem..I agree with you that acceptance is the only path worth taking
    when not taken together…lol.. Thanks for sharing. cheers :) 8)

  • spiritwalker on Nov 15, 2009

    I like you style Mrs. Mo. Hi, I am spiritwalker. I would so love to catch you on the forum.

  • Joie Schmidt on Nov 15, 2009

    Passionate work.

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • Goodselfme on Nov 15, 2009

    This has everything worth contemplating in one well done poem. So breathtakingly sad and so true also. Maybe because it rests in the lap below my chin today.

  • Faith Hodge on Nov 15, 2009

    Twisted sadness ringing so true. Very nice writing and presentation.

  • Christine Ramsay on Nov 15, 2009

    What can’t be changed has to be accepted. Sometimes it can be hard to deal with. Your expressed this beautifully.

    Christine

  • Will Gray on Nov 15, 2009

    Love this piece!!!!

  • STEVE666 on Nov 16, 2009

    Great write, Sheila.

  • LOVELYHONEY on Nov 16, 2009

    there lies beayty in ur poem lovely

  • LOVELYHONEY on Nov 16, 2009

    there lies beauty in ur poem

    lovely

  • Rod Ferrandino on Nov 24, 2009

    The words are refined, but the emotion is raw, almost savage. You’ve got power in your writing.

  • CutestPrincess on Dec 5, 2009

    beautifully written…

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