Magic and Reality

Pessimists leave the art of dreaming to optimists with a half-full cup. And whenever I am feeling down, writing poetry helps lift me up. Poetry probes the human psyche; with witty words bandied to and fro. And helps to hold the doldrums at bay; by keeping the tides of boredom low. Magic and reality mingle; when understanding first comes of age. And secluded deep within my heart, hope finds its way to the written page. Morphing into a cynical muse; anxiety uncoils in my head. And yet, a phantasmagorical world keeps my imagination fed. I value the little things in life; like shooting stars etched upon the night. And I need but gaze at the heavens; to inspire my soul and give it flight.

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Date: 3/8/2018 8:49:00 AM
I love this juxtaposition of "Morphing into a cynical muse anxiety uncoils in my head. Yet a phantasmagorical world keeps my imagination fed." And I love your closing 2 lines. Well done, Emile.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/8/2018 9:47:00 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate you insightful comments. Emile.
Date: 3/26/2015 11:49:00 PM
this poem speaks volumes about YOU and who you are as a poet. One of the best!!
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Date: 3/27/2015 9:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Andrea, your kind words are very appreciated, Emile.
Date: 3/26/2015 1:44:00 PM
Well...its a seven now!! :) john.
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Date: 3/26/2015 1:43:00 PM
This is excellent, Emile! You have managed to express, with perfect clarity, all the many reasons why people write...especially those who write poetry. Very well done indeed!! best regards!! :) john. "7"!
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Date: 3/27/2015 9:54:00 AM
Thank you so much John, your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.
Date: 3/26/2015 12:39:00 PM
Very clever write Emile I can relate to the poetry keeping the doldrums at bay - its helping me through the worst period in my life - love the positivity in the final stanza :-) hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Date: 3/26/2015 12:57:00 PM
Thanks Jan, your visits are treasured. Emile.
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