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Dreams Dissolve

You're eager to challenge fate;
with lies disguised as the truth.
And you shield yourself from hate
with the innocence of youth.

Tattoos display anger's mark;
inked with a defiant tear.
And blood badges, crude and stark,
pictograph, a life of fear.

Feelings memories impart
make you want to run and hide.
For deep in a troubled heart,
sadness drains egos of pride.

Hope fades under neon light;
dreams dissolve, and trust erodes.
And friends, ingested by night;
are consumed by hungry roads.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2018 2:27:00 PM

Sad how people make the choices that lead them of live in the shadows of the night (day and night). I love that much of your poetry deals with marginal or forgotten people of society.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/14/2018 3:36:00 PM

Thanks Line, you have brought a smile to my day my friend, Emile.

Gary Bateman

Date: 8/1/2017 9:45:00 AM

Hello Emile, This one is a very powerful write -- very sad and full of emotion. Your words, in conjunction with the posted photo, say it all!! I always enjoy your craftsmanship in all themes that you undertake!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/1/2017 1:31:00 PM

Thanks Gary, your comments and support are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Dean Wood

Date: 8/1/2017 9:26:00 AM

My youngest daughter leaves for college in two weeks. Have I prepared her for the world you depict here? An extremely well written poem, Emile, to have evoked the anxiety I feel right now. -- Dean

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/1/2017 1:31:00 PM

Thanks Dean, the world is a harsh environment for any teen today, but with a caring father in the wings to support her, I'm sure your daughter will be just fine, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/31/2017 2:24:00 PM

Emile you have such great insight into things and the ability to put truth into words and show others. This is very well done. Sad it is, we can feel it.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/31/2017 3:09:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, you have brought a smile to my day my friend, Emile.