Broken Logic

borders drawn and refused entry
my thoughts limit themselves to their flawed counterparts
seeking answers from those who never question authority
hiding behind those who know the truth that they were merely told
wishing to be held one last time closely by someone they thought they loved
ink spills onto parchment and produces an image of long forgotten angst
smiles of hollow-headed individuals who speak in groups that never translate

portions of a broken mirror still reflect what we have yet to see
bloody fingers fumble through the mess that is organized at our ends
alliances with enemies to progress to a place that we find surreal
holding our hands out for payment and receiving just advice on how to live
smelling the acid that pours from our lips and poisons our process

holding our flag high while reciting an anthem to those below
promising that we are equal while explaining our differences
the blind will hear and the deaf will see

motors make noise and move the people forward
while all they wish to do is look back upon what they left behind
pay no attention to those who hate what you create for they do not understand original thoughts
hate has been around much too long and we must advance towards a better life

the stanzas end with a response that you never thought could be comprehended 
broken down to your knees, you stand in the ruins of your collapsed dream
you smile at the skies with clouds that promise to bring relief in due time
though nothing can come close to the pain that you felt when you realized she was gone

take a star from the expanse and cast it behind your shoulder
follow the sun and lead yourself by the moon
smile no more and frown no less
we will all be together eventually

pieces of us will be reflected in broken mirrors
but we will be together
again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 11, 2016 at 12:36 PM
- Hi Shane :) - Thanks for your first great poems, interesting and well written:) - Poems can say much or little - A poem tells me, thoughts, wishes, dreams, wisdom, happy or sad ...... deepness or powerfully - Most of all, have fun and welcome to PoetrySoup :) - // Sun :)
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May 7, 2016 at 10:51 AM
SHANE,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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May 7, 2016 at 2:08 AM
Shane, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead.....//:) hugs
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May 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM
found myself back on your page:) a blessed day i hope you have
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May 6, 2016 at 5:50 AM
Shane Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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May 6, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Hello there. Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know my fellow poets here at the Poetry Soup. I think that we will all get along great. I am very glad that I have found this site in order to help share my poetry with other poets who can help me get better at my passion for creative writing.
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