Of Dreams and Nightmares [vent]

by Kuro   Dec 12, 2011


In a society that encourages you to dream
I will aspire to everything I can.
be successful in any way,
better than the rest.
the reality is that you are just an ant.
another brick in the wall
sealed to your fate of mediocrity.

Reality is a buzz kill;
the wake-up alarm you never want to go off.
images of pleasantries and happiness
but only when you sleep.
awaken to the slavery drone of social obscurity
I try to make my meaningless life
mean something to someone else.
maybe then, i will find my place
my purpose
my worth

I'm not one to awaken others from their fantasies.
I am not so cruel. Reality is the truth...
and the truth is cold. I will not have their happiness fade
like it did from me.

That dream of happiness still haunts me.
How I wish to erase this discovery.
I wish to be blissful and happy, ignorant to the truth
There has to be more to life than this.
There has to be more to everything I thought exists.

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  • 13 years ago

    by TJ Arizona Eagle

    Well all I can say is one of the blessing is being able to read poetry such as this.
    Excellent flow, deep thought provoking words , great emotional value as well
    good write

  • 13 years ago

    by Cinnamonspice

    Happiness isn't given we have to find it within our self's to enjoy what is given and forget the rest
    A brilliant write , deep and true

    Connie

  • 13 years ago

    by Areeba

    Amazingly written....liked it a lot

  • 13 years ago

    by Innocent Fairy

    Wow this is true and amazing fantastic write I was delighted to read it very greatly done 5/5

    I'm sure many can relate

  • 13 years ago

    by Sylvia

    At times the truth does hurt us but that is part of life. We have to look for more, not be content with the way things are.

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