(694) Thinking Straight, An Impossible Task Poem by Melvina Germain

(694) Thinking Straight, An Impossible Task

Rating: 2.7


Fever burns the inner sanctum of the brain,
allowing an enormous strain among
the nerves within. To creep among the
vessels of ceremonious culture,
relating to the whole stream of endless
torment.

Searching for freedom, yet finding a
doorway of doom and gloom, covered
in an unfriendly film, a good mind
stays not in tune, dies much too soon.

A travesty, is present, the inside not in
touch with the outside, raging toward a
deep dark hell.

It is not absurd to assume if the righteous
turned the other cheek, becoming evil
with the beasts they meet, what horrors
would we face, if evil mimicked grace.

Is it possible, day is night, good is evil
a dream is reality and life is death.
Confusion takes over the inner core of
The brain when depression is able to reign.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tranquil Ocean 16 May 2007

The last verse is really hard hitting and strong...and overall you have portrayed the duality admirably. Love...TO

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Tapas Dutta 16 May 2007

quite exact....n...well expressed...

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U described this condition so well Melvina.Depression is so difficult and your mind plays tricks with you and makes you cry when you should be Smiling....I know these feelings, I have lived these same thoughts before. My favorite line in this Brilliant thought provoking poem is 'What if living is death and death is Heaven 'Is it possible, day is night, good is evil a dream is reality and life is death.' I like these lines so much because they shed light on how confused we really become when we allow this 'Dark Death' to seep into our very being. Thank you Melvina for this Great poem as it holds so much truth and almost is uplifting to know one is not alone when they go through these same emotions..... ......................Ten out of 10............................... Take care of U my friend =Shelley=

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... Sheila 19 May 2007

This is an awesome work! You certainly captured the essence of the mind and depression! You have a way with words! Top marks!

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Malini Kadir 16 May 2007

yes......oft realities are crowding dark around us And keeping a clear head.....near impossible........ thank you for sharing these feelings......It some how gives the same boat feelings

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JoAnn McGrath 16 May 2007

Wow Melvina....this is a tapestry of words here....I truely is boggling how the mind works......every microbe of our being for that matter....you captured it remarkably. thanks for sharing.

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David Harris 16 May 2007

Melvina, I agree with Tranquil, that the last verse was the most striking one. I've felt that way many times when thinking straight has become an impossible task. Depression and confusion does rule then, and they are not easy things to shake off. Brave words from a master. Thanks for sharing them my friend. David

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Melvina Germain

Melvina Germain

Sydney, Nova Scotia
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