Confession
Let go …
I find myself
between thoughts and words;
like wisps of translucent blue smoke,
these spectres of ‘perhaps’
fade in and out of focus,
haunting my sentient mind;
and the more frustrating they become,
the more emotive their power,
until a desperate sign escapes,
like a suicidal balloon deflating.
How drawn I am to resolution,
and how far I can be from realization,
when even my own art of words,
is held against me,
like a knife to the throat,
a threat of no reply,
just a soul aching denial of expression,
thoughts lost in translation,
emotions scraped by a dull blade,
and the silence of a stilled mind, not found.
Tis no writers block,
no affectation of self-denigration,
no smear of emotional graft,
just the tribulations of an active mind,
lost to truths so overwhelming
that I must rescind function,
let go my endless pursuing
and simply let go,
for my own peace of mind,
for the renewal of this runaway train
that is me.
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Hi Tony! So great to read you again. You have always been one of my favorites and it is going to be great here I know with so many talented writers! Fantastic to have you join us!
Thanks so much Jackie, yes its good to catch up again. Looking forward to being part of a very talented writers group here on this new, pristine site, with heart. Take care.
Ah! Tony, this is such a deeply emotional expression of floating somewhere in between, outside of reality and looking for a place to land then just be. As always your poetry is so meaningful and beautifully expressed. Marvelous!
Thanks for your kindness Phyllis, its good to be back with all you guys, I’ve missed HubPages, and this is even better. Glad you liked the poem. Take care.
Very well written poetry, Tony. I think most writers and poets can relate to the feelings and thoughts expressed in these words. I know I can. Welcome to The Creative Exiles.
Thank you John, and for the welcome to this prestigious group. Looking forward to writing and learning and doing just what we love to do. Cheers!
This hits home my friend ! Well done and each line a reminder of hours spent in contemplation of words , of lines imagined out loud , and finally down on paper . Awesome!
Thanks Ed, I felt sure everyone on the site would relate. Appreciate your kind review. Cheers!
Well first let me offer up a huge welcome Tony to this new site, created by a talented team of writers, who saw the importance of recruiting exiles like us to form the start of what appears to be a budding site of talented writers. Your talent is exceptional with words and their placement. Your brilliant work never fails to amaze me. Like the sleepy headed Tabby, the blue mist collar symbolizes for me, your clarity of thought that encircles your very fiber. You stretch all of our imaginations to outer limits with every stanza. A visual writer by far one of the best I ever encountered on Hubpages and now you honor us here to continue to expand our minds. I look forward to reading and commenting on your work sir, so again, a huge welcome to this site.
Vincent, you are too kind, and thank you for your gracious welcome. So glad to be here and watch this site grow as I know it will. Look forward to sharing our thoughts and skills. Cheers my friend.