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Frustrations

As our patience wears thin We encounter the Moment Where our frustrations Boil to the surface That deep part of us We choose not to reveal Even to ourselves Is the legend of nightmares For what awaits us When this dimension surfaces Are bits and pieces of knowledge about who we are That are too painful to see in the clear light of day Better to be afflicted With all manner of ache and pain Than to see A part of which we really are This denial Has an expiration date for all Yet most wish to stay in denial And passively wait for that date to transpire Rather than actively confront truth If only we could believe Really believe That by confronting and exposing these Inner dimensions of ourselves We are actually addressing the nightmare Changing who we are And eliminating that expiration date From having any real meaning

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/25/2017 1:29:00 PM

We all get frustrated it happens to everyone.It does not last forever,we get over it. It is a part of life. Your poem says it all.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 5/25/2017 11:40:00 PM

Thank you very much!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/25/2017 1:41:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup. We are happy to have you with us.

Chris Hagy

Date: 5/13/2017 8:53:00 PM

I can identify with this write David. I know so many in denial of so much...nicely penned :)

David Mayerhoff
Date: 5/13/2017 9:48:00 PM

Thank you very much !

Darren White

Date: 5/4/2017 7:16:00 AM

In actual fact, to me this is poetry. I think it is a form of art to write poetry while using ordinary language. And to me personally you have succeeded :)

David Mayerhoff
Date: 5/4/2017 8:14:00 PM

Thanks very much !- an interesting way of viewing the discussion and topic

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/1/2017 11:58:00 AM

Hi David: Welcome! Very well crafted poetry as to when to confront. You always reach a point in life where you have no cares and you confront. My compliments.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 5/1/2017 12:05:00 PM

Thank you !

Rene Annandale

Date: 5/1/2017 2:44:00 AM

I love this. Introspection, we often shy away from it.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 5/1/2017 12:05:00 PM

Thank you !

Maria Williams

Date: 4/30/2017 9:38:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup, you have a wonderful way of writing, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We all have our own unique style Btw, for your information referencing a previous remark, sodium is salt, and mixed with water makes saline. Its potassium when mixed with water that combusts creating fire.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 4/30/2017 10:40:00 PM

Thanks for the welcome- and I was wondering about that remark myself but i glossed over it to try and address the larger comments in that particular comment section- thanks once again much appreciated-

Brandon Espinosa

Date: 4/30/2017 8:44:00 PM

I am really glad you wrote this. I have been scared of the things I've been finding in myself, and this poem was just the thing I needed to hear.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 4/30/2017 10:36:00 PM

Thank you very much for those comments- I'm glad the words helped make a positive difference - Best Wishes

Becca Teagan

Date: 4/30/2017 3:42:00 PM

"bits and pieces of knowledge about who we are That are too painful to see in the clear light of day" ... some thought-provoking lines in this one, I enjoyed reading it.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 4/30/2017 5:37:00 PM

Thank you very much

Gordon Martin

Date: 4/30/2017 3:22:00 PM

Thank you David - I no longer wait for the expiration date. I embrace that part of me and watch love lift the shame and guilt from my face.

David Mayerhoff
Date: 4/30/2017 3:29:00 PM

Thanks for those comments- it takes great courage

Darren White

Date: 4/25/2017 11:45:00 AM

Your second stanza is the core of your self-reflective poem. This is a beautiful poem. Welcome to PoetrySoup :)

David Mayerhoff
Date: 4/25/2017 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much !