Reality is Only Real at the Worst of Times

Reality is Only Real at the Worst of Times

A Poem by Aimee Mahathy
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The realization that sweeps over you after terrible things happen paired with too many bad habits.

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Fell off the edge of the earth today
So far that I remembered how to feel
Realized I never liked it before
It always feels too real
Tried to rid myself of it
With my personal, vulgar magic
Reality said "You're not gettin out the easy way."
And well, you know I'm not much for effort
When the soul and heart burn
Punk rock never sounded so tragic
As it did tonight
So I took my wilting mind
And pocketed my heart
Told Reality to f**k off
And walked out my back door
On a path to nowhere resembling my life
Where street lamps were my enemies
And Nicotine candy sticks, my only friends
Held back the shameful saltwater
Because me and my iPod know
I would've had to kneel in someone's backyard
Hug Reality
Then let go

© 2008 Aimee Mahathy


Author's Note

Aimee Mahathy
I don't know. I really like this one, for some reason. I feel like I really captured that moment... but for some reason, people aren't as a big fan of this one as I am. Which is weird, because I never like my own stuff.

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I did like this one! You captured I think the feeling of what you were feeling. I like any poem that comes from the heart and expresses moments in time. Thanks for the write.

The High Poet

Posted 13 Years Ago


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"Fell off the edge of the earth today
So far that I remembered how to feel
Realized I never liked it before
It always feels too real
Tried to rid myself of it
With my personal, vulgar magic"

This is so real! Truly can feel this emotion you have conveyed...excellent write!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like it. It captures the essence of pain. It reminds me of the warning: "Deal with reality, or reality will deal with you." Appropro for a broken heart, or climate change, or George W. Bush.

The best to you and your work. I look forward to reading more soon.

Posted 15 Years Ago


I liked it. Maybe a majority of people don't like it, but have you noticed that a majority (about 90%) of people on here are able to write about nothing else than their latest break-up?

I appreciate your heart-felt writing.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on December 15, 2008
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Aimee Mahathy
Aimee Mahathy

Bloomington, IL



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I'm 33 now, much more settled into myself, and getting back to it again. The previous about me is gonna stay for now, since it's still somewhat accurate and I need some time to figure out what to say .. more..

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