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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Facades Beneath the brave facade of diligence Anxiety and urgency abide. With nerves rubbed raw by inner turbulence That eats away the calm that's left inside. With weakened legs he struggles to resist The urge to simply rest and war no more. But pangs of emptiness that must persist Do slowly find him sagging to the floor. Once more a beaten, broken, lonely man Reflecting only unredeeming worth. To live without a purpose, goal, or plan And curse the very moment of his birth. Facades may never change reality Or shelter one from sin's finality. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very deep and interesting! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Excellent! Corinne |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
A well constructed sonnet, David. Truth, wisdom and biting irony. Thanks for it. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
David, excellent piece you have here my friend!! written with much intensity...powerful. liked this a lot! take care amy  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well done David.... |
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Kate Bennet New Member
since 2001-02-15
Posts 7State of Disarray |
This is so sad...but really really good. You express feelings of despair in a way that most of us can probably relate to. Kate |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Yes, facades will not change reality, I think they just keep one from being real in the eyes of others, and perhaps, even to themselves. I just learned of a person whom I've knowf a long time, just now well, who has always been a vision of fine countenance, composure and confidence, having actually been living a pain reality. Her struggles were deep and likely lonely ones. Yes , it isn't necessary to drag everyone through our struggles with us, but maybe, just now and then a person should allow him/herself to be real and vulnerable, because in reality, we are vulnerable. Enjoyed reading your post. |
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