Why Fight a Fight That's Already Lost

As he once again broke through
his selfmade illusions
He noticed that the feeling
of both love and sorrow remained

so he closed his eyes 
and acknowledged his defeat
before the battle even begun
He just couldn't take down his opponent,
even if it didn't exist
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 28, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Tommy, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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January 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Hi Tommy, A deeply emotional heartfelt poem. Love it! Welcome to the soup. I'm sure you'll love it here as much as I do. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to you and yours. I look forward to reading more of your wonderful poetry. Love Light Patty
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December 29, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I thank you for writing and sharing your poetry with us here at PoetrySoup Tommy. I offer you warm greeting for the New Year with best wishes to you on your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 28, 2009 at 4:32 PM
The mind's illusion sometimes poses the greatest foe, for it is what the mind believes. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Sincerely, Moses
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