Soft Tentacles

There are realistic limits to my vision,
but not to emotional vistas I see
that tighten my heart with tension.
I desire horizon limitations of safety
to aid my hope, peeking tentatively.

Pics of us in random sequences
flood my mind with snapshots,
drowning pragmatic frequencies.
Still, reality vibes screech love rot
and demand I gulp heartbreak’s knot.

Souvenirs of love flash soft tentacles
clutching my own dreams as lure
to hook my need on insanity miracles. 
Curse my weakness leaning on false cure.
Damn my hollowed out will to endure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Barden Avatar
February 15, 2018 at 11:03 PM
All the best and big congrats on your wonderful win in Joseph's contest, CayCay - blessings as always, my friend! :-)
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Returning with well deserved congrats, CayCay.
Horsman Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Enjoyed the poem CayCay, an emotion not to forget. Your strength is your here to write it....
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 3:31 AM
Some don't make it through the heartbreak alive CayCay. The torment is so profound. A great entry, written in your inimitable style that shines! Loved it! Congratulations on your placement! xxoo
Lamoureux Avatar
February 4, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Yes the souvenirs can break our hearts over and over again. Perhaps that’s why we place them away in attics or the back of closets. Well expressed CayCay. Hugs Rick.
Dietrich Avatar
February 3, 2018 at 7:01 PM
This one seems to be baring some big broken-hearted emotions, Caycay. The last line really captured the essence of what I feel you were , in the end, telling us. I was thinking familial feelings but from the note below, I am guessing old love now.
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February 2, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Again so cleverly contrived so typical of your style Love Jannie
Gauthier Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Well done, CayCay. GL
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 9:32 PM
So glad to have your comment, Line - always a joy and reason to smile. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Andresen Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 2:06 PM
- Excellent written, CayCay - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 9:31 PM
I am more than glad to share that a broken heart is not my current state, my heart has been more than happy for 5 years now and I give thanks every day, well, maybe every minute. You never forget the pain of heartbreak though. I love your comments, and I thank you for them. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Y. Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM
WoW! CayCay, You did a good job with the contest theme. I felt every word from start to finish. We all hope for "love" to endure the test of time but the reality is, some times it doesn't. You expressed that fact very well in this well written piece. It looks like a winner to me:-) Alexis
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 9:28 PM
So glad I do not have a romantically broken heart now, but can recall all too well the feelings when I have had such and draw upon them when my pen wishes. One doesn't forget the depth of such long-lasting ache, but hopefully one does grow from it. I know mine has broken more than once. Thank you for your comments, Alexis and be blessed .... CayCay
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February 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM
This is so good! Incredible penning CayCay, a winner for sure! Love your language. Got my vote ;) xomo!
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 9:24 PM
I just love that I got your vote, I really do! Your enthusiastic comments are my blessings and I thank you. All the best ... CayCay
Daniel Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 7:36 AM
Strong words in a unique combination used to depict a love lost, CayCay, well done:)
Godwin Avatar
February 2, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Hey, Sweetie - good to see you and thank you, I do, for the comments. I hope all is well with you. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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