The Other Side

In vile defeat I confided to helplessness
I cringed knowing I know so little
As inadequate as I am I felt responsible 
I felt responsible to know everything

In this mentality I suffered long nights
Over thinking myself and overlooking life
Until I gave up the pain for a little while
And took a deep, dark look to the other side
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Bordner Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 1:08 AM
This poem has heavy, profound paradox that really forces me to not only reexamine my own experiences but to scrutinize the meaning of knowledge and responsibility. In academic philosophy this discipline is call Epistemology Laura. To be responsible without knowledge, the collapse of innocence. " Overthinking myself and overlooking life..." The other side, trusting a new face. I admire the deep quality of introspection in the write Laura...J.A.B.
Breidenthal Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 2:07 AM
Thanks for exploring my older works Justin.. this one means a lot to me... ~Laura
Curtis Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 8:44 PM
Very deep and penetrating, Laura , I wish everyone could read this , to know They are not alone
That Archaic Poet Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 6:47 AM
This poem totally resonated with me and I identified with everything you were conveying. This is going into my "faves" because it's just that good. Fantastic poem, Laura :)
Force Avatar
October 22, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Loved the depth of which you wrote... and the awesome words of quote. You paint such great pictures with your words...enjoyed and sharing...kjforce
Larkin Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 6:46 PM
empowering and deep words that strike out. We all have our instances that cause us to feel in different ways much like this but are unable to describe things with such excellence. (well at least I cannot). Anyhow it is a fantastic piece and I am favoriting it. Keep up the amazing work. --Becca
Dunn Avatar
August 28, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Just curious but what did you find on your look to the dark side. Nicely written thanks for your comment. cheri
Anglesey Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 6:27 PM
I really feel the emotions of dwelling on things and sometimes drowning in it. I can relate. Very well written.
Duncan Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Oh I agree with this so much. I know I over think too much, with long nights ;} nice write. Thank you for reading my Alcohol ;}
Kearley Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 11:21 PM
The other side hey? Very nice write.
Kendrick Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Over thinking myself..That does happen doesn't it...Enjoyed reading your creative work..Sara
Ellison Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 12:20 PM
"Over thinking" is a habit of mine. Invariably, it turns negative so I try to avoid it! A very well written poem, my dear Laura! Big warm hugs... xoxox
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