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there was nothing tangible
not now not ever
reality dwells beyond the stars

perception is a myth
the suffering are simply mistaken
only their thoughts hurt them

true love is a shared experience
as it always was and always will be
but not through a computer screen

this is only my best approximation
a poet struggles to find the words
the feeling is beyond description

words are symbols of symbols
twice removed from reality
we live beyond the stars
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 7:31 AM
Wonderful! We do live beyond the stars in our own reality. (I am so glad to be visiting here, again, after so long.)
Rich Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Enjoyed this poetry from you today and will read more, please check out my recent Criminals part 4 and remember.. :) its only a story. Have a great day.
Rich Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Enjoyed this poetry from you today and will read more, please check out my recent Criminals part 3 of course Fiction. Have a great day.
Devonshire Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM
I don't smoke marijuana, Yoni, but it is the only effective treatment for my ulcerative colitis so I wish I had access to THC tablets to relieve the pain when I have attacks. I do understand and appreciate your point of view. I have just seen a lot of people suffer needlessly. Love, Carolyn
Devonshire Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Yes, Yoni, all we have are words and symbols that cannot begin to approach the feelings associated with true love. Nice to see you here again, even though I will be leaving. Love, Carolyn
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Yes we live beyond the stars Yoni!glad you are back!C
A   Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM
beautiful write, "twice moved from reality"..P.D.
Mehta Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Twice removed from reality. I like the expression
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