Myth

Well, for whatever cause
There was no answer
So write I did
A catharsis per se
Of an interest that was not to be . . .


So alike
Yet very different
Two sides in one
Loving
Indifferent . . .


The wall goes up
The distance is safe
To be loving or be guarded
Which shall the loved ones’ see . . .


A game of interest it is not
For a mystic connection is rare indeed
In true bonding there is no greed
To share is to gain
Self-interest is a sure lost . . .


Acceptance is harmony
Change is impossible
Awareness is rewarding
“Manage” is the key
Motivation is self
Effort and Sincerity are priceless . . .


Reason without logic
Is wishful thinking
Acceptance without reality
Is fantasy . . .


An effort was made
The questions were asked
The answer was none
Excellent clue that it was done . . .

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

reason without logic Is wishful thinking Great line makes me think about life and the true reason for living.

[Dindella]

I really love the use of opposites/contrasts here. Very inspiring and beautiful.

[Briana O'Connor]

What a beautiful expression of traits needed, yet nonexistent. When reading the title I expected to read a fantasy of some sort or a political sham. The surprise was thrilling. It's always refreshing to see titles drawing one in and then adding an unexpected twist. Your words flowed freely, lifting emotion off the page. I only noticed one possible error, though you may have intended it this way.

Self-interest is a sure lost-(Self-interest is a sure loss) or (Self-interest is surely lost) would flow better, in my personal opinion. However I am a firm believer in the concept that poetry is lawless. Thank you for sharing and please return the favor by reviewing one of my pieces.

[Anne Timmins]

I like this poem...very well written

[Matching Socks]

And yet we are still mystified by some people and their feelings/thoughts/words/actions.
Great write.

[Pryde Foltz]

A game of interest it is not
For a mystic connection is rare indeed
In true bonding there is no greed
To share is to gain
Self-interest is a sure lost . . .

A wonderful and insightful spiritual write. We do have a tendency to look for meaning in others … alas in my experience that is indeed myth chasing.

[Wandering Minstrel]

You have a lovely, natural way with words and expression!

[Latifa]

Reason without logic
Is wishful thinking
Acceptance without reality
Is fantasy . . .
I like these lines a lot, they're very explicit

[Blake Fodor]

Very powerful write with strong words

[YM23]

well expressed, you have a unique gift of expressing the ordinary with the ordinary, which makes it brilliant, great work