Last Straw

A Verse in 8 Lines

(Previous Title: Your Zone)

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At times it is clear,

At others confusing.

Asking why we are here,

 Muddles our choosing.

We are our confusions,

 Reality is too raw.

Embrace your illusions,

As though your last straw.

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Author's Note

a penny for your thoughts ...

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I should have alot of pennies at my age pondering on why we are here. Truth be told, I don't care anymore. We live and we die and that is all there is. We are a long time dead, so I guess we should be making the most of the short time we spend on planet earth. We are gonna be stardust for one hell of a long time :) Live for the day says I.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

I tend to agree with you pal,
too much time is wasted pondering Why.

[barleygirl]

Another ridiculous mind-construction of mankind & his overblown sense of self . . . the questioning of "why?" Again, who cares? There are a billion different versions of "why?" and all are a waste of time. Lets just live & love it! (((HUGS)))

[Dylan Macadham]

Hi barleygirl, My little 8-line offering reflects your view nicely ... let's enjoy our illusions. Why?Why?Why? only muddles our Muddle! ... besides, as everyone knows, the Answer to Why? is Because :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

There's some pretty philosophical stuff going on here. These 8-12 line verses are quickly becoming your forte, Dylan. Great reading!

[Dylan Macadham]

Thanks Kelly :)

[John the Baptist]

Having worked in the mental health field for many years, and having met many people who were convinced they were Jesus Christ, I question the soundness of this advice.

[Dylan Macadham]

Thanks for the "soundness of this advice," JB.
I've replaced "delusions" with "illusions."read moreThanks for the "soundness of this advice," JB.
I've replaced "delusions" with "illusions."
Dylan

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This was an enjoyable read Dylan. I admire the honest advice given because it inspires hope and to push away fears. To try and reach dreams not simply think the possibilities of them. Very good poem. Thank you for sharing your art.

[Dylan Macadham]

Gracias Carlos, you've interpreted my message as I'd intended :)