Denial

Some people deny how they feel.
They say falling in love
 is not real.

Their days come and go with the wandering wind.
They vehemently say it’s not so
 and pretend.

Their reality is a sad lie.
Rather than tell nothing but the truth
 they’ll die.

They live in a grey cloud
where truth
 isn’t spoken out loud.

Yes, it’s a case of denial
and love is on a kangaroo trial.


By:  Carole O’Terry Duet
Copyright:  3/15/2019
“All rights reserved”

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 4:36:00 AM

I run flat out from these people who deny themselves really living.

Carole Duet
Date: 7/13/2020 10:36:00 PM

Yes, Caren, that's a good policy. I wish I could do the same but something in me always tries to to open their eyes. Carole :D

Paul Callus

Date: 3/8/2020 6:14:00 PM

Living in denial can become stressful. Refusing to accept the truth about love is a sorry situation. Liked both the poem and the song, Carole. Goodnight // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 3/23/2020 4:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading this 5 yr. old poem, Paul. And, your comment was "spot on". Carole :D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2019 3:48:00 PM

Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems!

Carole Duet
Date: 4/13/2019 3:18:00 AM

Wow! Thank you, Richard. I'm so glad you told me. Knowing this has made me feel so much better. I'm smiling! Yayyy! lol :D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/11/2019 5:29:00 PM

I enjoyed the song!

Carole Duet
Date: 4/11/2019 9:23:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed the song...I did too! :D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/11/2019 5:26:00 PM

Denial, isn’t that a river in Egypt?? *lol* There is no denying you got the good on those love deniers.

Carole Duet
Date: 4/11/2019 9:22:00 PM

LOL...It "ain't" just a river, Richard. Thanks...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 4/7/2019 11:32:00 AM

How many times, do we say "I'm just fine," for we know no one wants to hear the truth. Good poem!

Carole Duet
Date: 4/7/2019 6:39:00 PM

That is so true, Sunlite. Thank you for reading "Denial" and for your comment. Carole :D

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/7/2019 1:41:00 AM

Oh, I do love this poem Carole and a real fav. me. True love is all encompassing, how can one not feel, see it or even taste it! Sorry for those in the grey cloud! So well penned - a beautiful poem. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Carole Duet
Date: 4/7/2019 6:08:00 PM

Totally, Jennifer! I agree. Thank you for your insightful comment. Carole :D

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/3/2019 9:03:00 PM

Fear and denial are two very terrible afflictions that too oft keep people from living richer and happier lives! A fav..

Carole Duet
Date: 4/4/2019 1:41:00 AM

Yes, that's true, Robert. I know denial can be a coping mechanism but eventually a person has to face the truth. I've been there. Carole :D

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/25/2019 5:47:00 PM

Well written; and I agree with everything everyone else has stated about your fine work.

Carole Duet
Date: 3/25/2019 8:03:00 PM

Thank you, Robert, for your comment on "Denial". Carole :D

Chuck Melugin

Date: 3/23/2019 4:59:00 PM

You write so well...taking Denial to another dimension! Word artist!

Carole Duet
Date: 3/23/2019 6:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, Chuck. I really appreciate your kind comment. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/19/2019 7:36:00 PM

That was a great end line with the kangaroo trial. How sad that people can live this way in denial. Their lives have to be awful as you described with the grey clouds.

Carole Duet
Date: 3/22/2019 12:56:00 AM

Yeah, love's on a dangaroo, kangaroo trial! lol Thanks, Andrea. Carole :D

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/17/2019 3:16:00 AM

I like this very much Carole. Your message is clearly defined. I think fear keeps many in denial. Hope you have a Happy St. Patricks Day! xxoo : )

Carole Duet
Date: 3/17/2019 5:54:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. Yes, "fear" is the key and as Roosevelt said,"There is nothing to fear but fear itself". Carole :D

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/16/2019 8:10:00 AM

It's hard to say, at the end of the day...A nice reflection of life...

Carole Duet
Date: 3/16/2019 7:22:00 PM

Yes, Arturo, a reflection of SOME people's lives. Thanks for reading & commenting. Carole :D

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/16/2019 1:50:00 AM

So many people deny how they feel, Carole, and it is sad for this is how we can fully live our truth. "Their reality is a sad lie". Exactly! Profoundly wise, my friend. Nice one!

Carole Duet
Date: 3/16/2019 7:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Caren. Carole :D