Sheol Moribund Poet Free verse

Tunnel Vision

In my tunnel vision way,
I can cancel out the ugly variety of things
that live all around me ---
That appear in distorted shapes and sizes ---
In the shadows they dwell ---
Collecting the smallest memories and largest dreams ---
They also steal into my nightmares ---
Highlighting the horrific aspects ---
So I won't forget when I awake ---
As if I could ---
Now my field of vision has narrowed down,
to that of the eye of a needle ---
Unfortunately the world is as big as ever.

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Anthony Beesley January 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM know about those unforgettable dreams. read lake of fire and lost in 4ever...Good write

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM this is so interesting. Tunnel vision implies to not see the "bigger picture" and to lose understanding of people and the world around you. So even though it's good to try to cancel things out, it's a hindrance, and therefore the world remains big and you are lost in it. You are a great thinker. Luv, Andrea

Jay Loveless December 2, 2009 at 11:34 AM i love this. your really talented. thank you for your comments. and for your advise. im trying to live, love and forget, but as you said "as if i could" thank you again. kisses and hugs, love and peace. blessed be --Raiin

Iolanda Scripca November 20, 2009 at 5:43 PM Great poem here. Sometimes having a tunnel vision is exactly "what the doctor ordered". Sometimes I do prefer to have one just to get rid of the uglyness in the world. It's enough I have beautiful memories and "see" them again with the "eyes" of my mind. Thank you, Sheol, for your nice comments . Love, Iolanda

Sara Kendrick November 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM Interesting thoughts put to pen. Keep the creative thoughts flowing. Sara

James Fraser November 19, 2009 at 10:24 AM Kool poem Sheol, i like the message it give >> thank you ever so much for your kind words on my poems >> James