David Mayerhoff Poet Free verse

Frustrations

As our patience wears thin
We encounter the Moment
Where our frustrations
Boil to the surface

That deep part of us
We choose not to reveal
Even to ourselves
Is the legend of nightmares

For what awaits us
When this dimension surfaces
Are bits and pieces of knowledge about who we are
That are too painful to see in the clear light of day

Better to be afflicted
With all manner of ache and pain
Than to see 
A part of which we really are

This denial 
Has an expiration date for all
Yet most wish to stay in denial 
And passively wait for that date to transpire
Rather than actively confront truth

If only we could believe
Really believe
That by confronting and exposing these 
Inner dimensions of ourselves

We are actually addressing the nightmare
Changing who we are
And eliminating that expiration date
From having any real meaning

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 25, 2017 at 1:29 PM We all get frustrated it happens to everyone.It does not last forever,we get over it. It is a part of life. Your poem says it all. David Mayerhoff May 25, 2017 at 11:40 PM Thank you very much! Darlene De Beaulieu May 25, 2017 at 1:41 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup. We are happy to have you with us.

Chris Hagy May 13, 2017 at 8:53 PM I can identify with this write David. I know so many in denial of so much...nicely penned :) David Mayerhoff May 13, 2017 at 9:48 PM Thank you very much !

Darren White May 4, 2017 at 7:16 AM In actual fact, to me this is poetry. I think it is a form of art to write poetry while using ordinary language. And to me personally you have succeeded :) David Mayerhoff May 4, 2017 at 8:14 PM Thanks very much !- an interesting way of viewing the discussion and topic

Ralph Sergi May 1, 2017 at 11:58 AM Hi David: Welcome! Very well crafted poetry as to when to confront. You always reach a point in life where you have no cares and you confront. My compliments. David Mayerhoff May 1, 2017 at 12:05 PM Thank you !

Rene Annandale May 1, 2017 at 2:44 AM I love this. Introspection, we often shy away from it. David Mayerhoff May 1, 2017 at 12:05 PM Thank you !

Maria Williams April 30, 2017 at 9:38 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup, you have a wonderful way of writing, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We all have our own unique style Btw, for your information referencing a previous remark, sodium is salt, and mixed with water makes saline. Its potassium when mixed with water that combusts creating fire. David Mayerhoff April 30, 2017 at 10:40 PM Thanks for the welcome- and I was wondering about that remark myself but i glossed over it to try and address the larger comments in that particular comment section- thanks once again much appreciated-

Brandon Espinosa April 30, 2017 at 8:44 PM I am really glad you wrote this. I have been scared of the things I've been finding in myself, and this poem was just the thing I needed to hear. David Mayerhoff April 30, 2017 at 10:36 PM Thank you very much for those comments- I'm glad the words helped make a positive difference - Best Wishes

Becca Teagan April 30, 2017 at 3:42 PM "bits and pieces of knowledge about who we are That are too painful to see in the clear light of day" ... some thought-provoking lines in this one, I enjoyed reading it. David Mayerhoff April 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM Thank you very much

Gordon Martin April 30, 2017 at 3:22 PM Thank you David - I no longer wait for the expiration date. I embrace that part of me and watch love lift the shame and guilt from my face. David Mayerhoff April 30, 2017 at 3:29 PM Thanks for those comments- it takes great courage

Darren White April 25, 2017 at 11:45 AM Your second stanza is the core of your self-reflective poem. This is a beautiful poem. Welcome to PoetrySoup :) David Mayerhoff April 25, 2017 at 9:09 PM Thank you very much !