Kurt Ravidas Poet Prose Poetry

It's An Illusion

(one-act play)

The patient

They call it a sickness, a psychosis, an insanity, but I know: this is the leverage 
by means of which I can set the wheels of the universe in motion. All I need is to find the last fragment they hide from me in the thorazine haze, and the bevel gears of this rickety old, long derelict mechanism will work again.

The medical board resolution: 

“…schizophrenic… unruly… incurable, liable for drowning in the hospital’s sinkhole”.

1st psychiatrist
(looking at the sky)

Don't you think the Sun slowly moves across the sky today?

2nd psychiatrist;

It’s an illusion, my friend. It’s an illusion.


01.06.2019
Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 21, 2020 at 5:19 PM Hello Kurt Ravidas, this is a great illusion. I Yes this poem is a winner. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Quoth Theraven March 29, 2020 at 2:03 PM Kurt, It’s an illusion, my friend. It’s an illusion. -R

Rob Carmack October 27, 2019 at 11:59 AM Like trying to treat a Vegetarian with a Atkins diet. I don't usually like prose, glad I found this exception. Kurt Ravidas October 27, 2019 at 12:59 PM Thanks, Rob. You're welcome)

Ann Foster July 26, 2019 at 9:50 AM Excellent. I think I have met this therapist at a party... hehe... hugs. Ann Kurt Ravidas July 26, 2019 at 10:50 AM Thanks, Ann. The therapist sending to you rays of love)

Quoth Theraven July 7, 2019 at 8:13 PM Kurt, A bit of Orwellian genius at play here. Congratulations on your win. -Richard Kurt Ravidas July 26, 2019 at 10:50 AM Thank, QtR)

Robert Lindley July 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM Huge congratulations on your first place win with this exceptionally crafted piece my friend. Obvious that your poetry talent is no illusion... A fav, a gem.. Robert Lindley July 4, 2019 at 4:26 PM Of course it matters, as in my case alone it has had such great positive results and greatly affected my writings. A poet can not help but be affected by others poetry they read. Especially so if it is true and great poetry! Kurt Ravidas July 4, 2019 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Robert. When I see you in a here, I see my poetry matters)

Georgia Kereopa July 4, 2019 at 7:04 AM Magnificient, I thoroughly enjoyed your humour. Kurt Ravidas July 4, 2019 at 2:14 PM Thanks, Ge. You're always welcome here)

Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2019 at 5:23 PM I can see why this was chosen for honour. Exceptional poetry! Congrats. Kurt Ravidas July 4, 2019 at 2:13 PM Thanks, Richard. Pls, come again)

Susan Ashley July 2, 2019 at 10:16 PM I absolutely adore this poem, Kurt. Your keen intellect and amazing creative talent makes for potent poetry. Always an alluring and compelling write from you. A fav! Congratulations on your excellent trophy win, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Susan Ashley July 4, 2019 at 4:03 PM You’re awesome, Kurt! :)) Kurt Ravidas July 3, 2019 at 10:13 AM Thank you, Susan. You kind comments always make me goosebump of pleasure. Rays of love)

Line Gauthier July 2, 2019 at 4:32 PM Very clever. Well deserved first place finish, Kurt. Kurt Ravidas July 3, 2019 at 10:13 AM Thank you, Line)

Kim Rodrigues July 2, 2019 at 7:09 AM Great job! Congratulations on your first place win, Kurt! Kurt Ravidas July 2, 2019 at 10:40 AM Thank you, dear Kim. Your words are more golden than my humble gold. Rays of love)

Kai Michael Neumann July 2, 2019 at 4:19 AM Hi Kurt. Congratulations on your win in my contest. I have worked in psychiatry and your descriptions is spot on. Kind regards, Kai Kurt Ravidas July 2, 2019 at 10:38 AM Wow, I love psychiatry now) Thank you very much, Kai. I got a lot of pleasure out of taking part in your contest. Best wishes to you, your contestants and your patients)

Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2019 at 2:58 AM This is amazing, your writing is always a treat to read, Kurt. Kurt Ravidas July 2, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thank you very much, Caren)

Connie Marcum Wong June 6, 2019 at 5:43 PM Your entry shines Kurt. I have been too busy to be online with my daughter away. I have been caring for my 7 year old granddaughters 24/7. Well done my friend! : ) Kurt Ravidas July 2, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thank you, Connie. Best wishes to you and your granddaughters)

Robert Lindley June 6, 2019 at 10:01 AM Love the depths of this deep piece. You did a wonder with those eight words my friend. Kurt Ravidas July 2, 2019 at 10:41 AM Thank you very much, Robert)