Wisdom's Clarity Lost

Trapped in a quagmire existence
Mind over matter has shattered
The real becomes imaginative
Spinning in a hurricane of confusion

Extinct thoughts plunder reality
As tangible objects beseech memories bold
Reaching for the unattainable
With blinded eyes and deafened ears

Clarities benevolence escapes reach
When death the heart does breach
Wisdom to know the difference 
Lost in the murky waters of grief



By:  Debra Squyres 1-20-11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Babcock Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Beautiful poem. Yes, we do sometimes despair but we must remember that in our darkest hour our faith must shine through. love phyl
Lefanue Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Thanks, Debra, am glad you found my poem inspirational. Wisdom that comes from God is the best wisdom of all. Man thinks he's so wise, but little does he know......Love, Maureen
Johnson Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Clean the cobwebs from your mind. And in the morning you will find, that what you thought in your darkest hour. Sanity removed with a defogging shower.
Ball Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM
When we let ourselves become so mired in grief that we are literally drowning and life seems to lose it's meaning, this is the true meaning of the word, "despair". Despair is a sin because it means you have lost your faith. Despair is the loss of hope and without hope you have no faith in anything. You must never allow anything to do that to you because it puts a wall between you and God and Jesus came to tear down that wall. A fine write. Good entry for the conntest. God Bless, JB
Pettit Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Very descriptive writing. One of the more imaginative entries I've seen recently.
Wesley Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 2:20 PM
I think it is an excelleent poem. So many get lost in these feelings and you give insight into the problem. All the best in the contest!
Karmakar Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 2:04 AM
Nice poem enjoyed reading it and thanks for commenting in my poem......spandan.
Devnath  Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Amazing one leads mind to think ahead in a hurricane of confusion, loved and enjoyed. Best wishes for the contest, bl
Northeast Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Oh you did grief justice in your poem Deborah- clarity is lost in the unreal. Blessings and thank you for your kind words to my work also, Bren : )
Amadore Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Interesting, Debra...good luck in the contest.
Squyres Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 11:23 AM
lol....that tells me it needs work!!! I'll revisit it later when my mind is clearer.
Kendrick Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 8:03 AM
Been there..Sometimes our lives become mundane..Sara
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