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Misguided Satisfaction

Missing image

eyes see only what I wish them too see
misleading a soul into fake fulfillment,
and when my heart feels only what is craved
there remains a void never embraced,

allowing a mind to ignore -what is-
 for the sake of wishful thinking,
only cheats me from reaching validation
which joins completeness with truth,

the yearning to believe is strong
those hopes; lying within longing,
moments in which I solemnly cling~
painting my sky...
                             in misguided satisfaction.

 

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  • individuality gold member
    June 21

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    allowing a mind to ignore -what is
    - and what is not, it is all mad lights in the eyees sometimes.


  • DeJaBlue
    April 10

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    "eyes see only what I wish them too see
    misleading a soul into fake fulfillment"

    I think I've borrowed them...
    (sigh) I need mental help!!!


  • feetus
    October 24, 2008

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    Powerful & meaningful!
    I really enjoyed what you've done with the prompt.
    Thought-provoking & wonderfully penned. Thank you for entering & g'luck in the contest


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    October 19, 2008

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    excellent~

    Another great poem you have penned here
    Excellent on the prompt as well
    Best of luck in the contest
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    October 17, 2008

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    I think we all do this at times... hold onto and live within past feeling and wishful thinking rather than facing what is!

    A fantastic write!


    • Carolina Moon gold member
      October 18, 2008
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      It's comforting to know I'm not the only one lol Some things are a bit hard to let go..even when it's destructive. Thanks for the comment Sis.


  • breedluv gold member
    October 17, 2008

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    A good job describing the tendency to look at life through glasses colored by desire. Wonderful write and a very different take on the prompt.


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    October 17, 2008

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    Wonderful!An excellent take on the picture! I think you have really captured the darkness the lurks there. Yes we all crave satisfaction, to the point where we become very misguided in seeing what is really there.
    All the best with this
    Gaylene

    • Carolina Moon gold member
      October 17, 2008
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      You are right! I appreciate the read and comment sweetness. Thank you.


  • Nicada silver member
    October 17, 2008

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    Wow! Wow! Beautiful words to go with a beautiful picture. Denial is a powerful thing, and that seems to be what you are talking about here. I may be wrong but that is what I take from this gorgeous write. Nice job! Blessings, Patty


    • Carolina Moon gold member
      October 17, 2008
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      Yep..denying what is fact over what we only wish to feel, as in a need to feel..if that makes sense. Sometimes I find myself overlooking the obvious just to hold on that feeling. Thanks for the comment ma' dear.

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