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bluejourneyman
bluejourneyman Posts: 421
edited October 2006 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
Guilt got him where he is today.
Guilt for wanting to leave.
Swallowing his inspirations
of liberation.

Guilt kept his parents together.
Telling her, he was sorry,
never to do it again.
Telling herself, "It is for the children."

Guilt kept him in the quicksand
of a sinking relationship.
Time and time again.

Wanting to feel the physical bond-
the closeness- moving on
until he could find the one.

The one who makes him smile.
His life complete.

In return, understanding her desires;
giving to her out of pleasure.

Yes,
Guilt got him where he is today.
Can't you see that there's light in the dark.
Nothing's quite what it seems in the city of dreams.
(Wolfmother)
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Grand Rapids 2006
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    :)

    yes, guilt keeps us from getting to places. it takes us nowhere. but then sometimes we find we are somewhere unexpected. and that is good.
    :) nice work.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Pearl_Jam_Necklace
    Pearl_Jam_Necklace Posts: 501
    very beautiful Blue Journey Man...i think you're a wonderful writer...such a beautiful poem
    ...It's only after disaster that we can be resurrected...
    it's only after you've lost everything ...that you are free to do anything....(Fight Club)

    ... I'll ride the wave...where it takes me....

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