Oblivion

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Oasis, Oblivion, Odyssey Contest Sponsor: Constance La France

January 3, 2024

"If it's a human flaw to occasionally desire to live in oblivion, 
I plead guilty to my fault."                                 Quote by Poet

I wish I could fade into a realm of oblivion
even if it's just for a few moments in time.
Or be unaware of the mountains I climb
Long enough for my heart to heal
from wounds it continues to feel

If only I could recede into shadows of oblivion
so sorrowful memories might vanish with me,
or seep into the sea and set my mind free.
I'm weary and my soul has become bleak
trying to be rid of the past, I'm too weak.

Let me slip into the darkened void of oblivion
to wilt and wither like petals of a cut flower.
I'd thank the gentle mercy of the wind's power
to hide my jagged scars from prying eyes,
but I cannot don a mask in life as a disguise.

I would vanish in a raging storm of oblivion
as my fate to disappear inside a nimbus cloud.
I'd be quietly meek when thunder roars aloud
and mingle my tears with pouring rain
if I thought I had something to gain.

Don't deny me my quest to be lost in oblivion.
Never wake me from the beauty of my dreams.
Let me linger in darkness because it seems
I can shrink into a stupor of mediocrity...
content to be abstruse; invisible in obscurity.

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/17/2024 7:56:00 PM

The void of vibrant silence, yes. Beautifully penned, Lin, enjoyed. Warmest congratulations on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2024 7:21:00 AM

- Beautiful and deep feelings, Lin - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 1/15/2024 11:18:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise and I appreciate your congrats and hugs!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/14/2024 8:20:00 PM

"If only I could recede into shadows of oblivion so sorrowful memories might vanish with me" - An in-depth writing on Oblivion. Congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/15/2024 11:17:00 AM

Hi Chris, and thank you very much for your kind thoughts.

Constance La France

Date: 1/14/2024 4:19:00 PM

Lin, beautiful poem, and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance

Lin Lane
Date: 1/15/2024 11:17:00 AM

Thank you ever so much for your acknowledgement of my poem, Constance. I'm honored.

Jay Narain

Date: 1/4/2024 9:43:00 AM

Beautiful poem. I can relate to your feelings.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/8/2024 5:59:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, Jay.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/3/2024 10:29:00 PM

As we go through life we often encounter heavy storms and all we want to do is withdraw into ourselves to a place where we feel safe from the outside world and stay until the storm passes. Good luck in the contest Lin. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 1/4/2024 7:38:00 AM

You're right, Tom. It's a haven we seek in those times. Thanks so much.