Robert Johnson Poet Rhyme

Confused

Past realistic illusions leave me confused.
Present fantasized reality leaves me abused.
Asked my old love, she simply refused.
My life is just a ticking, waiting to be difused.

I don't know what to ask for anymore.
Shades of dreams turn pale these days.
Empty pocket journey on my way to the store.
Mindful of time erasing my thoughts in a haze.

I'm begging for the absolute of yesterday.
I swear to God, it's all a big cruel joke.
Someday prayers might help me find my way.
But like my dreams, I hope they don't go up in smoke.

Sent to prison behind my door.
Twisted tight about to lose my mind.
Drowning in a sea upon the shore.
Happiness in truth, I just can't find.

Sitting and hoping for the air to clear.
To hitch my wagon to a brighter day.
When will I believe what I want to hear?
Am I to blind to see what I just can't say?

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M.I.A . November 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM "Empty pocket journey"... aspiring words. The emotions turmoil and lost dreams here are very moving. thank you for your beautiful phrases always.

Summer Uchacz September 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM The story is clearly told. keep up the good work :)

Dan Kearley September 9, 2011 at 2:57 AM What a story!Very Nice!

Elizabeth Wesley September 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM Soup mail.

Doris Culverhouse September 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM enjoyed....the rain keeps falling!! yeah!!

Sara Kendrick September 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM Interesting work..Creative love loss work..I hope just a write and not your life....Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Elizabeth Wesley August 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM Hi Robert, The Surgeon is not mine but was too funny to not share. Thanks for your dear visit and all the sweet comments you leave. I could hug you!

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM btw, I loved your remark about tom jones! He had some pretty cool songs which sound corny to folks these days.

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM I think everyone must feel this way at one time or other. You expressed it well. Hope you have brighter days ahead. I am hoping the same for myself!

Elizabeth Wesley August 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM It's great to see you back writin again. Another great verse with echoes of sadness to pry the mind. Enjoyed the story as always.