Walls of Unconformity
a poem
He has erected a barrier that separates me from them,
causing feelings of inferiority to flutter like fireflies.
They flicker about, suspended by enchanting invisible strings.
Just like butterflies, elusive and vague.
I am engulfed by fears, pressing against my skull.
There are too many realities overlapping in my mind,
causing my head and heart to snap.
I am surrounded by wrong directions,
making me question my next steps.
It feels like I am being consumed from within,
while the outside world remains
non-existent and shunned.
People often cannot comprehend
how once something descended, it transformed into
hovering aloft within the dense atmosphere,
perishing instantly, burdened by disgrace ,
engulfed in inner turmoil, incongruous with the external realm .
We perceive the world in contrasting hues,
where I see darkness, you see light,
everything else holds no significance.
During those moments, dwelling on the past won't help much.
Speaking a falsehood makes it a reality.
Misuse of the term "trauma" diminishes its impact.
Today has already brought enough disgrace.
Once all the chaos settled in,
my city embraced me with its affectionate arms,
just like a family would.
My perception of life renewed itself,
as positivity and inspiration flooded my mind.
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Moon Desert
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BA in Cultural Studies
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Poetry: Friend
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Gosh this was so poignant and profound. Loved your poem!