#mystified poems on Hello Poetry

beckie d and the poetry Aug 2021

I am mystified by the selfishness

Confounded by the greed

I am puzzled by single mindedness

Encouraged by privilidge

Propelled by fear

You are mystified that I am still confounded

You are puzzled that I still care

This has been happening for centuries

So you wonder why I still promote peace

You wonder why I am still here

mystified

#mystified

Melissa Joy Carlson Oct 2015

People Stare At A Metaphor

Why* do they appear so mystified?
As if every little thing must be justified
Moved to fit inside their small box
And look away when their key couldn't unlock
What they aimed to achieve
Does it ever make you giggle
When people call you fickle
But they're the ones whose eyes are fixed
On an object not quite literally applicable,
Something regarded as abstract, typically unseen
You see: I am a metaphor
And people stare at me.

© Melissa Carlson 2015

#metaphor #me #stare #little #every #box #appear #justified #unlock #mystified

Gita Aug 2015

Nebulous Life

This nebulous life is like a puzzle dissipated,
When you can't comprehend what's real, fake, clear, or faded.
Clueless, mystified, seeking inspiration,
Meaningless alliteration,
Inadequate concentration,
Diligence and dedication,
What I need is a vacation.

#life #dedication #meaningless #alliteration #clueless #inadequate #diligence #concentration #mystified #nebulous

Rex Allen McCoy Jan 2015

Within Your Maze

Tears transform a tranquill room
expose
a sleepless night
tumble
over speechless sounds
to misty-eye your sight

My eyes could shut and call this dream
slip back
through slumber's door
Though curious whys deflate serene
deplete
arouse
deplore
~
I search within your eyes
a light
mear spark
disperse of haze
My touch careses salted cheek
my thoughts
within your maze
A sudden hug
you cling to me
my heart surrounds you tight
You turn away
but snuggle close
You smile
and say
Goodnight ...

#love #incomprehensible #mystified

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