The Means To the End

Whats real becomes fake,
and fake is forever,
we try not to break,
but never say never.

What we take for granted,
turns to ash in our hands,
the seed that was planted,
is the means to the end.

Let the end begin,
lets start the decline,
the outside has creeped in,
and we've blurred the line.

And love once received,
can always remain,
but we need to believe,
oh ugly faith!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fisher Avatar
July 9, 2010 at 3:46 AM
yes. futility that is really perceived. i think the last line says it all in this poem.
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June 26, 2010 at 2:42 AM
Hi Joe, excellent write on the futility of a relationship, whether that futility be real or perceived. Forever sure isn't easy when it's relying on two people to want it ~ Sharon :)
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June 13, 2010 at 1:51 PM
"means to an end", enjoyed this one..P.D.
Nutter Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Easy to read and so enjoyable. Nice write
Falotico Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 5:34 AM
I really enjoyed this write...nice flow
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