Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Unavoidable Side Effects

Life is tough, and pain's a part of it,
yet so is love; thus, balance is met.
But scales can tip, depending on how
much weight you assign to each tear wept.

Afraid to challenge reality,
you're filled with anxiety and fright.
Yet fear is but a phantom shadow —
that once exposed, quickly fades from sight.

Hope realigns confused, scattered thoughts;
rooting out doubt so love can survive.
And imbues your heart with its magic;
keeping fantasies and dreams alive.

Sadness, suffered in the name of love,
is barred from places the heart protects.
And a world of sensations awakes;
with unavoidable side effects.

Numbing the pain of love's betrayal,
time erases feelings of regret.
And tethers trust and hope to your heart,
like in Romeo and Juliet.

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Line Gauthier May 14, 2018 at 9:44 PM Well penned, Emile. Emile Pinet May 15, 2018 at 8:42 AM Thanks Line, you're a good friend and loyal supporter my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison June 26, 2016 at 4:56 PM Great message Emile I especially love the 2nd stanza:-) So glad to see you back on soup:-) hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet June 26, 2016 at 5:32 PM Thanks so much Jan, I appreciate your friendship and support. Emile.

Eve Roper June 13, 2016 at 3:44 PM I love the way you say, fear , is but a phantom shadow. We or some of us tend to cling to fears in our mind that are not even real what are we afraid of <3 thoughts that I have had quite often hugs I am glad your back Emile Pinet June 14, 2016 at 8:24 AM Thanks so much Eve, I appreciate your friendship. Emile.

John Hamilton June 13, 2016 at 12:58 PM "Fear is but a phantom shadow" love it and it is so true when fears are exposed they disappear great poem. Stanza 4 line 2 Did you mean banned? Great as always full of hope! Emile Pinet June 14, 2016 at 8:23 AM Thanks John, your visits and comments are most welcome. Emile.