In the Arms of Reality

Ambiguous, isn't it?
Trying to stay here.
Grasping at the interlace.

Subconscious persecution,
melts into our souls, like liquid fire.
We still let it warm us,
as if it were a long, lost love.

Taste the heat.
Swallow the illusion, if it will help.

When you finish, try moving slowly.
Back to the beginning.
Remember feeling free, before the interlace?

Wrap your existence there.
Let the rest go.

There is no guarantee of a safe return,
but, there is also no danger,
in your own serenity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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February 8, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Awesome poem, with intriguing heat. LINDA
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September 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Rebecca, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
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September 25, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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September 24, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Thought provoking poem. I like the ending. Congratulations on being featured this week. Enjoy your honor! Keep on writing. Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Rebecca, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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September 24, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Rebecca. Love, Carol
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September 24, 2009 at 6:24 AM
Dear Rebecca, Congratulations on this well derserved feature of the week. Lainie
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September 24, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Rebecca. Love, Carol
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