Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

A State of Fright

Regrets offset by a phony smile,
time stands still when you're in denial.
And within dreams, where hopes are vested,
fledgling hearts are routinely tested.

Tears garnered from ghosts of yesterday
can extinguish the flames of today.
For when doubt questions reality,
alternate truths and trust disagree.

Hurting hearts are reluctant to dream,
faulting fantasies for what they seem.
And nagging truths occupy the mind,
as chaotic thoughts get realigned.

When flattery fails to compensate,
blatant lies start to accumulate.
And nightmares ensure a restless night,
leaving your heart in a state of fright.

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 7:07 PM Well penned, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 8:06 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Maria Williams May 1, 2017 at 5:48 AM At one time or other we've all been through this Emile, a good write. I could identify. Wounded hearts reluctant to dream, brilliant. A7++ Emile Pinet May 1, 2017 at 8:40 AM Thank you Maria, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Jesse Zerlaut May 1, 2017 at 2:06 AM This was amazing, Emile. I've been subject to these very feelings in my life and this hits home. 7 from me. Emile Pinet May 1, 2017 at 8:39 AM Thanks so much Jesse, your friendly comments have brightened my day. Emile.

Akkina Downing April 30, 2017 at 8:46 PM Lots of us can relate to this. And yes whatever the consequence of that moment, it'll pass. For moments are brief periods of times not meant to last, although some will become memories good or bad... A well written piece, Emile :) Emile Pinet May 1, 2017 at 8:38 AM Thanks Akkina, I appreciate your comments and support, Emile.

Lin Lane April 30, 2017 at 1:59 PM I love the line, "trust and truth begin to disagree" Once trust is gone, respect is close behind, and you're right about a wounded heart being reluctant to dream. Those scars never go away. Emotions on many levels touched me on this one. Good write, Emile. Emile Pinet April 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM Thanks so much Lin, your friendly words have brightened my day, Emile.

Glen Schwartz April 30, 2017 at 1:15 PM Very nice write, I think we all woke up in a cold sweat , with thoughts of what was and or could have been.. :) Emile Pinet April 30, 2017 at 3:58 PM Thanks Glen, I appreciate your comments and support, Emile.