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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,
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.



... CayCay
February 2, 2018

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/15/2018 11:03:00 PM

All the best and big congrats on your wonderful win in Joseph's contest, CayCay - blessings as always, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/12/2018 3:27:00 PM

Returning with well deserved congrats, CayCay.

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/9/2018 9:59:00 AM

Enjoyed the poem CayCay, an emotion not to forget. Your strength is your here to write it....

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/7/2018 3:31:00 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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/4/2018 10:36:00 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.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/3/2018 7:01:00 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.

Jannie Breedt

Date: 2/2/2018 9:55:00 PM

Again so cleverly contrived so typical of your style Love Jannie

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/2/2018 8:27:00 PM

Well done, CayCay. GL

CayCay Jennings
Date: 2/2/2018 9:32:00 PM

So glad to have your comment, Line - always a joy and reason to smile. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/2/2018 2:06:00 PM

- Excellent written, CayCay - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

CayCay Jennings
Date: 2/2/2018 9:31:00 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

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/2/2018 11:02:00 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

CayCay Jennings
Date: 2/2/2018 9:28:00 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