THE BENEVOLENT TORMENTOR

By Zhee

How it glares right though meÂ…

With apathetic interest
It’s estranged compassion,
With taunting indifference,
And its daunting regard.

Yet.. how it prevails upon me,

Through obscure beginnings
And imperceptible ends,
Across ambiguous horizons
Within these nebulous realms.

How distinctly it touches me,

Through rejuvenating scars
And the palpable agony,
Notice, how bitter the aftertaste
And how delectable the memory.

YetÂ…how elusive it remains,

The benevolent tormentor,
The illusionist destined to betray,
YesÂ… timeÂ…it truly is deceptive,
All it ever does – is slip awayÂ…

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© 2007 Zheala
Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2007.     Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: This piece is indeed a perfect illustration of time's deceptive and evolving nature.. Nice work with a superb choice of words.. Thumb up..

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