...Dire Reflections

By SolApathy

You told me through the mask the rain would cleanse
Wash away life’s sins
Cast them upon an aromatic breeze
Well beyond the lies and the leaves
Bring peace to this tormented mind
Allowing the darkness to slumber for the first time
But here I stand in the eye of a storm
Feeling the chaos in every direction
Tearing apart this fake scene of perfection
Trying not to be torn
I resist being dragged back into the storm
I wore the cloak of false reflections
Everyone only seeing mock perfection
The storm rips away your mask before you can react
I see the truth of the cruel universe at last
Knowing I can never heal
As everything was just a twisted illusion -unreal
Into the storm I release myself to be consumed
Understanding now I have always been
…Doomed

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Published on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

In my minds eye view I always knew me was...You

Comments on "...Dire Reflections "

A former member wrote: Honestly, I could bore everyone to tears with all of the cliched phrases that "they" used to/still do say. Sometimes we have to figure things out for ourselves, and sometimes that means getting into some scary situations. Chaos can be enlightening, and freeing in it's own peculiar way. You poetic take on harsh realities is unparalleled, and so lovely. Rebs:).
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Mute Serenade (445) wrote:

I'm going to fever rant for a min.... Maybe I'll see turns me towards the sunshine scribbler variety.... This is the most actionable position... Because to get to the eye means you already traveled half the distance, doesn't it? Before I had my daughter I'd read loads of labor accounts that said labor only began to ease and progress when you give over to the pain. You entirely, unequivocally give up fighting it and just let it happen. So, concession isn't always a bad thing, and journeying once more into the breach isn't either :) yay fever!
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Mute Serenade (445) wrote:

Obviously the poem was amazing and I love the imagery and the start of it. Hazaaaaa!