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The Edge of Reality
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The Edge of Reality |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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The edge of Reality By Paul Wilson If you don’t like what you see turn away don’t pity me There are no doors too unlock labeled one two or three My heart is open wide accepting what is real No cloak of darkness to camouflage me in conceal I walk the streets of regret fighting my own temptation Rain soaking me to the bone as I search for salvation Damn the booze and drugs I crave bottles always empty, lines always too short The man I use to be... fights everyday trying his best to make a new start Don’t leave your money lying around for me to steal cause i’ll rob you blind Don’t open up your heart to me cause I’m not the caring kind Turn your back on me I don’t care this battle I fight is mine to fight alone It was I who took the first step over the boundary... into the unknown The sky is raining blood of those that failed to return to reality I hope and pray that fate doesn’t have the same plan for me Tomorrow maybe the eyes of blindness will open so that I might see Until then... i’ll walk the gutter of life living on the edge of reality ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
sharp...good write Paul!  |
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BBGrrl Member
since 2007-07-17
Posts 181BC, Canada |
Enjoyed - some heartfelt feeling here. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sea...Thank you. Just trying to view this subject thru the eyes of a person that has lived it...Paul BB Grrl... Thank you for taking time to read and reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you've done a fine job with this one I can relate, but you knew that already  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Dixie...Thank you. Yes I can relate somewhat myself. Glad you enjoyed...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Paul... this is a very powerful and emotive write - I enjoyed the read. thank you .. RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
RDB...Thank you. Just trying to open eyes a little...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Tomorrow maybe the eyes of blindness will open so that I might see Until then... i’ll walk the gutter of life living on the edge of reality" Paul: This life is filled with trials and tribulations, mostly I believe, character test or challenges to motivate us towards rewards stored-up for us all. Yep, we all make mistakes and fail at one thing or another, in my case more than most, but we have a life everlasting to look forward to; thus the word: HOPE. There is not a man or woman alive who doesn’t deserve hell and damnation, except for the Grace of God. We have His promise that if we believe in Him (that’s all, believe) we will be His. ------------------------------------------ John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, this is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. John 12:47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
JL...Thanks for reading. I appreciate your concern but this poem is purely fictional. When I wrote it I was trying to see the world thru the eyes of a drug dependent person and the fight they go thru trying to get right and straighten up their lives.I assure you I am not a drug addict and my faith is as strong as it has ever been...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Paul, Glad to hear that. Had me worried. Still... a great write; very convincing. JL  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I can't relate...but the message was clear~~ You did a good job in getting your message across~~ M |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
job well done Paul and it could speak to almost anything... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Maureen...Thanks for the read. Glad you think I got my message across...Paul The Lady...I think this could apply to many people. Thank you for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You captured your character well in this write Paul, as they have no conscience. Well done! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mysteria...Thanks,your reply is very much welcomed...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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