Emile Pinet Poet Blank verse

Blissful Unawareness

Reality lies sandwiched
between fantasy and faith.
But the existence of hope
allows for uncertainty.

Authority looms in black,
with its rigid arms outstretched.
And swallowing human rights,
it defecates slavery.

Lonely hearts desperately
haunt the edge of dying dreams.
And promises, rain manna,
on gullible, hungry souls.

Freedom fuels decisions
by stepping outside the box.
While conformity's rooted
in blissful unawareness.

Puppets get tangled in strings
tethered to fragments of trust.
And dreamers chase fantasies,
in pursuit of phantom dreams.

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 7:58 PM Strong message, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 7:49 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Debbie Guzzi March 1, 2015 at 6:31 PM A lot of truth here Emil and great use of vocabulary - once asked where my son was going to get his religion from I replied from Sci-Fi & Fantasy where it belongs. Many writers of these genre explore the topic endlessly - like Piers Anthony & Orson Scott Card- Light & Love Emile Pinet March 2, 2015 at 8:22 AM Thanks so much Debbie, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Eve Roper February 26, 2015 at 4:51 PM Well written poem, to be free is such a wonderful feeling. A 7 blessings dear friend Emile Pinet February 26, 2015 at 5:17 PM Thanks so much Eve, I love to hear from you. Emile.

Laura Breidenthal February 26, 2015 at 4:39 PM Quite a fascinating piece here, Emile. You express things very originally. I particularly love the third stanza. Awesome work! The last stanza as well sticks with me... pursuing phantom dreams... oooh, its really eerie and carries a lot of truth. Always, Laura Emile Pinet February 26, 2015 at 5:18 PM Thanks Laura, I welcome you support. Emile.

Sara Kendrick February 26, 2015 at 4:03 PM Enjoyed reading your work. Phantom dreams are a difficult pursuit but I believe that you have some more attainable..Thanks for stopping by. Sara Emile Pinet February 26, 2015 at 5:16 PM Thanks Sara, I appreciate it. Emile.

Jack Ellison February 26, 2015 at 12:40 PM A great essay on the human condition, especially with all the ugliness that's going on around the world! Well written Emile! Jack Emile Pinet February 26, 2015 at 2:02 PM Thanks Jack, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Shadow Hamilton February 26, 2015 at 12:23 PM very powerful and deep write Emile it is what is between your lines that also shouts to be heard excellent pen 7 Emile Pinet February 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM Thank you very much Shadow, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.