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My first poem I wrote back in high school.

Disappointment

Abstract emotions of wants and needs,
Irreplaceable.
Forever parallels within an ideal.

The overwhelming feeling of desire,
Manipulating what was once clear.
There were goals, and there were visions.

The foresight of something beautiful,
The dream of dreams, 
Shattered by her black Excalibur.

The aspire of wanting,
The attachment of a need,
Knowing, feeling that the heart is right.

It was the same as me,
Wanting that reality more than anything,
But not being able to, Understand? 
 
Running through thorns
within the forgotten forest,
Seeking what can’t be given. 

Everything was cold.
The fiery spirit of happiness,
Suppressed by a rekindled spirit.

Living in a state of despondency,
Only then do wishes scratch and claw the surface, 
to claim an unobtainable destiny. 
 
Still hoping for fulfillment.
Worthless promises,
Useless devotion.

There is nothing left but this appendage,
This feeling of despair,
This disappointment.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Yakta Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Very nice poem
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Great example for your contest, Seth. I like this a lot.
Pina Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Thank you!
Dutta Avatar
February 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Black Excalibur is a new phrase to know. I apologise as English is my Second language. Any way trying the contest. Blessings
Pina Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM
No need to apologize for your English, thank you for your comment! Hope all is well!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Enjoyed the read. Caught my eye with “Shattered by her black Excalibur.” Wrought with emotion!
Pina Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Thank you. This is the first poem I wrote back in high school.
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