Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Free verse

Abstract Reality

ABSTRACT REALITY

It’s torture…Abstract Reality,
To acknowledge
The possibility
of past memories
Of loved ones
When they're gone,
Maybe more 
Comforting,
Endearing
and
Nourishing
Than their
negative
indifferent
condescending
presence.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Feb. 2004.  copyright

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Kim Rodrigues November 9, 2020 at 4:42 AM Great contrasts. Oh how bad it would be to be the annoying presence. Love this one, Barbara!

Muhammad Imtiaz March 12, 2018 at 8:12 AM A lovely message BBN..........If you remember people good things , and ignoring their bad, it definitely will bring you happiness in the long run Love it BBN.......enjoy your winter in Normway Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 13, 2018 at 11:20 AM Hello again. So nice to receive your comment. I am not in Norway. Live in USA. In warmer climate. Glad I met you.

Debbie Duncan February 18, 2018 at 11:43 PM You said it. Some people just keep trying to step on your toes. Even when you try your best to ignore them :) Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 19, 2018 at 3:20 AM It's nice we sometimes remember not so nice individuals, nicer than they were. You are really nice to keep on reading, so encouraging!bbn

FJ Thomas January 29, 2018 at 2:52 PM Oh poo poo on them if they are! Honestly if we worried about everyone who got offended over things none of us would ever be able to write about anything lol! This poem is true for many and you made it easy to smile about ;) Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 19, 2018 at 3:18 AM I was really nervous to write this, even more so to submit to P.S. Thank you for your support I really mean this! bbn

FJ Thomas January 29, 2018 at 12:20 PM So very true! I couldn't help but chuckle at the irony. Truly enjoyed Barbara! Barbara Barry-Nishanian January 29, 2018 at 2:34 PM Hi, thanks for chuckle ...hesitant at first to submit,,,easy to see why. Thanks for support. bbn Hope other are not offended.