Kim Van Breda Poet Blank verse

Imperfections

IMPERFECTIONS

why do they want you more
now that you have left than
they have ever wanted
you before

does the pain of you leaving
give them some kind of
perverse pleasure

are they more afraid of living
than of dying alone the
way you chose to go ?

it’s no accident…
songs that sell 
the most are sad
sidetracking
bouncing beams
deflecting 
realities 
we need to know



© Kim van Breda—18 January 2016

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Michael Ainsley September 20, 2016 at 10:40 PM Kim my kind of poem. Every life is a prism and the light shines through each facet of the heart and mind to create a rainbow of thought. Thank you!

The Grahamburglar May 2, 2016 at 6:37 PM Interesting opener. It's a strange phenomenon, the desire to have what is forbidden, or in this context, to want back what is no longer available. Crazy creatures we are. Nice write, insightful and poignant. It's been a while since you wrote last, hope all is well. -G

Gordon Mcconnell April 25, 2016 at 5:34 AM blessed piece of writing Kim, finding depth within your words of wisdom, well penned, blessings, Gordon

Mark Peterson April 4, 2016 at 8:33 PM Great depth in your poetry, Kim, and profound resonance besides.

Michael Whatley February 8, 2016 at 9:03 AM Great profound piece, Kim - good read!

Fullmoon Sway January 23, 2016 at 8:19 PM i wonder great poem