Debra Squyres Poet Rhyme

Lost Symmetry

Between dreams, memories and realities
there remains in life no symmetry

Dreams have their place in time, space and poetry
sending the soul soaring to the heights
and depths of boundless emotions with
knights in shining armor and true loves bliss

Memories, often bittersweet to the soul, explode
without warning, their scattered pieces 
caught up in time’s mind-stripping whirlwinds 
soon carried off to the land of Forgotten Abyss

Reality, the wakened state of living one’s life,
in the here and now, with eyes wide open to what is,
what’s been and what probably will or not be
as hope falters and the soul wonders what’s amiss

Yes, dreams have their place, lost love memories tease 
and reality becomes the sworn enemy

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Nathan D. March 8, 2013 at 8:10 AM really excellent poem i particular love the ending but then i have always hated reality lol

Darian Brown January 19, 2012 at 6:47 AM wow, nice poem

Maureen Lefanue January 12, 2012 at 5:38 PM So sorry my poem made you cry. I am one of the fortunate ones - my Mom is 91 years old and still driving her own car. I think she will make 100 at least. I have prayed that God will comfort you in your loss. Love, Maureen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM words that ignite thoughts Debra.. impressive piece.. appreciate u enjoying my collab with my buddy Harry,.. keep u in mind for next duo contest.. I think our words will flow nicely luv..

Suzanne C. Goudreau January 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM Wow Debra, your words are moving and your descriptions are very heartfelt. Very profound read and delivered with style and a true keen sense of reality...you are awesome dear friend. This poem is a masterpiece and I love it. I've read it a few times and each time it brought back many fond memories, some sad as well and it also brought to life dreams... and yes I agree, in life there is no symmetery! Moving with passion is what I love about your stuff! Excellently done! Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM Thanks Suzanne...from you that means so much.

Joe Flach January 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM Interesting write, Debra. For some of us lost souls, however, it is not always so clear where one state ends and the other begins. Perhaps, therefore, we are lost in the symmetry. I myself, often exist in more than one and sometimes all three at the same time, it seems. Oh for some clarity in my asymmetrical world. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful poem. PS - I think all poetry includes a sense of vouyerism, we are just peeking into different areas of the poet's world. Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM Thank you, Joe Flach. I guess we are at that...never thought of it that way....hmmmmm

Patrick Parks January 11, 2012 at 12:36 PM Well Debra, I just LOVE this... your words have really touched a resonance deep down in me and you clearly speak my language. So nice to meet you and your words. I'm sure we'll met again Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM Thank you, Patrick

Carol Sunshine Brown January 11, 2012 at 11:54 AM Thank you for sharing this most interesting poem with us today Debra. I am sure you have many more coming for us to read. Love, Carol Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM Thank you, Carol

John Castro January 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM wow i love the pattern and the words of the poem awesome job heads up 7up u head to think six lines ahead thats talented Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM Thank you, John

Sara Kendrick January 11, 2012 at 11:36 AM Enjoyed your very expressive work...Thoughts to ponder in this one..To dream is to live..It would be good if all memories were ones that we just loved to remember..Thanks for stopping by..I am glad that you found something in my work that got your attention..Sara Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM Thank you, Sara.