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A State of Fright

Time stands still when you're in denial, regrets offset by a phony smile. And within wants, where hopes are vested, fledgling hearts are routinely tested. Tears garnered from ghosts of yesterday, oft extinguish the flames of today. And as doubt confronts reality, trust and truth can often disagree. Hurting hearts are reluctant to dream, faulting fantasies for what they seem. And sad images occupy your mind as chaotic thoughts get realigned. Painful memories accumulate, and dreams of love cannot compensate. For nightmares ensure a restless night, leaving your heart; in a state of fright. (Rhyme) 4/30/2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 7:07:00 PM

Well penned, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/1/2017 5:48:00 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
Date: 5/1/2017 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Maria, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Jesse Zerlaut

Date: 5/1/2017 2:06:00 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
Date: 5/1/2017 8:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Jesse, your friendly comments have brightened my day. Emile.

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/30/2017 8:46:00 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
Date: 5/1/2017 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Akkina, I appreciate your comments and support, Emile.

Lin Lane

Date: 4/30/2017 1:59:00 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
Date: 4/30/2017 3:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Lin, your friendly words have brightened my day, Emile.

Glen Schwartz

Date: 4/30/2017 1:15:00 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
Date: 4/30/2017 3:58:00 PM

Thanks Glen, I appreciate your comments and support, Emile.