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JohnDoe82
Junior Member

since 1999-08-04

Posts 42
MO, USA

0 posted 1999-08-05 09:38 AM

The Paradox

Emotions are not for the weak,
And logic is just for the meek,
The two are unalike, and yet,
The lack of one is quite a debt.

A man with logic will prevail,
But without love his heart will fail,
Without a heart his life is dead,
But with a heart he's lost his head.

This is the truth that now is found,
The law by which all men are bound,
The two cannot exist as one,
And yet they must or life is done.

A medium cannot be found,
The search for it just brings us down,
This paradox is key to life,
And source of all internal strife.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

1 posted 1999-08-05 10:06 AM

I think love is very logical... why shouldn't we seek someone who makes us whole... who makes us better than we were before... who gives our life meaning instead of mere existence? Why shouldn't we embrace them if we're lucky enough to find someone who cares not for the mask we wear in public or the money we make but for our character, our heart, our beliefs, our spirit? Love appears illogical when we welcome its imposters... when we mistake instant gratification for a long term commitment, when our desire is for tonight rather than a lifetime.

Sorry... but your poem made me think... (and I don't do that often *G*)... good job!

DreamEvil
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

2 posted 1999-08-05 10:11 AM

I find this piece to be quite humorous, considering the tug-of-war between logic and emotion.

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Shall I indulge in flights of fancy hampered by clipped wings?
DreamEvil©

elvira
Senior Member

since 1999-07-06

Posts 936
California

3 posted 1999-08-05 02:19 PM

an extremely well-written poem...i thoroughly enjoyed it, content, meter, rhyme, and all...bravo!...Welcome JohnDoe

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one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...your countenance...eight short weeks...My One and Only...Music to my Ears...hoarse whispers...just watching tv...Feel the need?...serving wench...Tribute to M.J....take a guess...sink or swim
...stolen hours...the mistress...Perfection...a little girl...Mr. Jones...life is like...insomnia...devotion...07-20-69...craving...
Master...chat?...apart...plain...hush...then...vice...shameless self promotion

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

4 posted 1999-08-05 02:40 PM

Very well done! I definitly agree with Lady E. Welcome to the neighborhood and hope to read more. Thanks for sharing this fine piece.

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 1999-08-05 07:41 PM

Ah yes, indeed - The most CONSISTENT thing about my life is that it's SUBJECT TO CHANGE..... for sure!

angel girl
Member

since 1999-07-23

Posts 322
within a whisper...

6 posted 1999-08-06 09:24 AM

Also, the only consistent thing in LIFE is change.

[This message has been edited by angel girl (edited 08-06-99).]

sraet
Junior Member

since 1999-08-04

Posts 31

7 posted 1999-08-06 04:15 PM

I really like this one, thanks for sharing it.

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