estranged

a realization

 

i can only speak a truth

that is my own

i am wretched and worn

from the life

i vividly see

 

i see through a venetian mind

reigns unattended

flailing like twisted arms

on falling bodies

tumbling head over toe

controlled by spinning

out of control

 

at the resting hour

i am told

the memory of me

smiles and laughs

and oatmeal cookies

finger paintings

and patched-knee pants

was once a memory of me

 

miles ago i lost a life

i yearn to own it

again

Reviews

[Sheila Marie Carr]

I like this write and it is a realization. "miles ago I lost a life, i yearn to own it again" This is such a perfect line of reality, so many of us loses ourselves along the way of life. Such a great job, thanks for the write.

[sheerpoetry]

'i see through a venetian mind' this is a very powerful line to me, the whole poem speaks to me deeply very well penned

[Alz Alz]

wow! very deep!

[Greg Skura]

This is a very good poem! there are times in our lives that it seems the bottom falls out and all we have left are sweet memories. life is full of moments when we feel no control at all, and as i grow older i see that i really have no control only to sit back and enjoy the ride and have faith that God will provide! Thank You for sharing

[Lyrical Love]

Painful yet truthful write.
When there is a disconnect from self and no map on how to get back.
Been there done that...
Its an exhausting and weary existence.
I discovered that there is a light at the end of the tunnel
and to follow it.