#mystified
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
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021 at 11:29 PM UTC
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
Oct 6, 2015
Oct 6, 2015 at 4:36 PM UTC
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.
Aug 16, 2015
Aug 16, 2015 at 6:49 PM UTC
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 ...
Jan 18, 2015
Jan 18, 2015 at 4:37 PM UTC