Freudian Slip

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A poet's soul lay in slumber,
his pen a distasteful adversary. 

A suffering soul lost in yesterday,
stumbled upon his somnolent path.
Enchanted eyes felt her nakedness 
through barriers of her cryptic veil.
Echoing tremors of her broken soul
gently charmed his hardened heart.
Enraptured by her enchanted tears
he joined her capricious journey.

Her enigmatic elegance inspired his
zealous zealot pen to ooze musings
praising their charismatic camaraderie. 

Drifting into the anomaly of her mind,
he became a victim of a Freudian slip.
Voices tormented her malinger mantra,
suffocating her into a maudlin malaise.

Reprehensible words led to bruised ego,
unjustifiable actions led to lonely silence.

An aroma that expired with her last petal.

A poet's soul lays in slumber,
his pen a distasteful adversary. 

Silent One
Simple Musing
23 January 2018

Freudian slip
a slip-up that (according to Sigmund Freud) results from the operation of unconscious wishes or conflicts and can reveal unconscious processes in normal healthy individuals

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Date: 11/12/2020 1:26:00 AM
Loved this poem even better after a second reading ... Masterpiece poetry, SO! Love and joy forever.
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Date: 2/7/2018 5:35:00 AM
A very enigmatic existential write, SO. But tastefully done w/your usual artistic flair! I agree totally w/Eileen ... so many profound nuances. You're on top of your poetic game w/this gemstone. It sparkles w/depth of thought, and shines w/a myriad of emotions. Super lovely poem. Love and many blessings of joy always abound unto you, my dear friend.
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Date: 2/1/2018 8:13:00 AM
I cannot always find//what's really on my mind//but a little slip//or an errant quip//does oft become maligned. Wowsa, SO! Siggy'd be proud. Me and my dictionary had a good time at your house this morning;-) My fave line: "An aroma that expired with her last petal." Cheerios! jj
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Silent One
Date: 2/1/2018 8:14:00 AM
Thank you JJ.. Nice to see you..
Date: 1/29/2018 3:04:00 AM
That is quite a deep poem with so many nuances. Sometimes those slips bring healing. Great write.
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Date: 1/27/2018 11:44:00 PM
It's no slip that you wrote another masterpiece. I've lived my life saying the wrong thing at the wrong time but not this time.
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Date: 1/25/2018 8:10:00 PM
Silent One, I love the melancholic melodrama of your poem. An awesome write of the negative consequences of a 'slip of the tongue' and an enigmatic muse. Wondrous expression and alliteration. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 1/25/2018 5:11:00 PM
Enjoyed this very much, S1 ... keep up the great work, Poet.
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Date: 1/25/2018 9:28:00 AM
And I exhale in silent awe... S1 you reach into the very center of a being.
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Date: 1/24/2018 11:40:00 PM
I think one of Freud's biggest contributions to psychology was coming up with that concept known as Freudian slip. It is quite embarrassing when it happens. (I am sure i have done it but can't remember now how I did it) You are very good at using elevated vocabulary, Silent One.
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Date: 1/24/2018 11:03:00 PM
I think my off the wall crazy personality has once or twice been that poor poets demise, but thankfully, at least for awhile, I was his muse. I can so relate to this writing and I love that line "an aroma that expired with her last petal" Awesome write!
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Date: 1/24/2018 8:12:00 PM
I love how your simple musings are actually how, many can relate to. As if you took a dive into their souls and learn what's happening. Silent One, but you never cease to take my breath away with your simple musings... hugs and smiles :)
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Date: 1/24/2018 10:14:00 AM
Gorgeous timeless eloquent melancholy, impressive ink my friend xomo
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Date: 1/24/2018 8:29:00 AM
So very interesting, Silent One. and yet really a simple theme. Your expression is beautiful. it requires a few reads to fully appreciate all that is articulated, well done!!
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 8:57:00 AM
Thank you Mike..
Date: 1/24/2018 2:01:00 AM
I have to say I've made a few slips in my time, embarrassing myself. I enjoyed your musing Silent! : )
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 8:58:00 AM
I think many have made this slip, thank you Connie..
Date: 1/23/2018 11:08:00 PM
Lovely write ... The slip is a wish from the unconscious ...
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 9:00:00 AM
Thank you Probir..
Date: 1/23/2018 4:19:00 PM
As you write of a poet and another as a poet, you leave telltale clues of your inner soul my friend. Which is a Freudian slip perhaps even in itself??? And often I find my poet's pen to be an adversary. Very deep musing my friend.. A fav...
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 9:03:00 AM
We have all been there at some stage.. Thank you Robert..
Date: 1/23/2018 4:03:00 PM
Love this beautiful write, Silent One... the imagery is and art... Hugs Eve ~`*
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 9:03:00 AM
Thank you Eve..
Date: 1/23/2018 3:32:00 PM
That break up in and of itself, I would think would stir the muse. Good one SO..:
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 9:03:00 AM
Thank you Charlie..
Date: 1/23/2018 1:57:00 PM
excellent poetry, love this story
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 2:19:00 PM
Thank you Harry..
Date: 1/23/2018 10:49:00 AM
Your poem is truly interesting! ^^
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 2:25:00 PM
Thank you Mandy..
Date: 1/23/2018 10:46:00 AM
I love this poem, especially as it reminds me of my relationship with my muse in an earlier poem of mine - "The Poet Who Never Was". Regards // paul
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 2:25:00 PM
Thank you Paul, I think many a poet can relate to this..
Date: 1/23/2018 9:34:00 AM
This poem really reaches the soul of the reader Silent One. Well done :)
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 9:55:00 AM
Thank you Heidi..
Date: 1/23/2018 9:28:00 AM
What an interesting poem, ZZ. I always learn something from your poetry. This one is sad, yet exudes a magnetic attraction.
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 9:56:00 AM
Thank you Carole..
Date: 1/23/2018 8:32:00 AM
You just need to sharpen your quill and find a new ink pot.. boom boom... heartfelt, I can feel your pain. Maybe a new bed of roses required.
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Silent One
Date: 1/24/2018 9:11:00 AM
Indeed I do, thank you...
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Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 1/23/2018 6:22:00 PM
excellent response, I believe you already have something evergreen and that is a beautiful garden to be nurturing and enjoying.
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 2:26:00 PM
Thank you, I have a deep ink fill thankfully... Roses wilt too quickly, I want something evergreen...
Date: 1/23/2018 8:16:00 AM
One slip whether by foot or tongue can cause injury. I can almost see that final petal floating, alone, in midair. Well done, my friend!
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Silent One
Date: 1/23/2018 2:33:00 PM
I love how you put that.. Thank you Kim...
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