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The Search
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I'm lost in a host of reflections,
surrounded by shadows of myself.
Those echoes return to concrete visions,
hidden behind walls of fear.

Does tomorrow not know, what was
should be buried with yesterday?
Is it madness that seeks this pain
pulsing it's song of futility?

I seek a lasting respite, hidden deep,
but seemingly out of reach.
Will silence avert my satiability
or will lunacy reign supreme?

Barriers may tumble with discovery.
I must never abandon this quest.
To admit defeat would be as
to believe I have never existed.


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 Reviews of "The Search"
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on January 10, 2008
Paul,

This is a soul searching piece with strong metaphors. Unfortunately, experiences in our past come along for the ride - no matter how horrible. They shape us, nag at us, and mock us. It's up to us how we will deal with them. Some do go crazy trying. Others are made stronger. Hugs:)
Sheila

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 18, 2007
This is a beautiful poem, Paul, and I'm sure it touches something inside each reader just as it did me.

Blessings, Jeanette

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine
Reviewed on January 3, 2007
Thank you for sharing. Brava :)D

Peace&Grace,

Sharon

Reviewed on May 5, 2006

Wise message in "The Search" fills the soul of the reader, ~ and an aroma of wisdom ~ pleases the nose of the spirit.

I salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on May 3, 2006
I'm lost in a host of reflections,
surrounded by shadows of myself.

..I ask myself this question daily..
I see you have thoughts akin to mine..

Vesna

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on May 2, 2006
Such wise words, Paul, and they are words to live by. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Warmest regards,
CJ

Reviewed by Sara Nichols (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2003
This poem is wonderful. You have some great writes:)

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
You've expressed how many of us feel this time of year, Paul.

"I'm lost in a host of reflections,
surrounded by shadows of myself."

God, how true is this!! Maybe we need to get rid of a few of the mirrors, and look into apreciative eyes, Paul. I've been trying but some of those mirrors shatter painfully.

Erin
:)



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