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Mystification
by Richard Lee King → (All Poetry by Richard Lee King)
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This poem is a mixture of metaphors... Confusing is an understatement. Generally, I believe that if you have to explain it, most likely it is poorly written and that may well be the case here. However, I believe that this one can be interpreted several different ways. Originally, my interpretation followed the poem, but early reviews seemed to suggest that to be a mistake. I therefore removed them.

 

 
 
MYSTIFICATION
 
Night time merges with morning,
or perhaps, the great beyond.
 
It’s midnight at the ball…
 
You’re at the crossroads,
betwixt the between,
in that netherworld
where what is and what isn’t
seem to challenge what was,
 
or better yet,,,
what might have been.
 
Success is fleeting,
reality fades,
memories encompass you,
common sense evades you,
recognition escapes.
realization is judicious,
 
Time stands still….
 
Lessons
and memories,,,
things left unsaid,,,
 
taunt me and haunt me
as they pass through my head.
 
Mystification prevails.
 
 
 
 
 
Copyright © 2011 Richard Lee King.  All Rights Reserved.
Author of: Nice & Naughty, A Pursuit of Life & The Price of Freedom
 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Mystification"
Reviewed by Janna Hill
Reviewed on August 27, 2011
I did not find it baffling at all, of course it sounds like where my psyche dwells.
Janna

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on August 26, 2011
Sometimes I think we're all betwixt and between, and until we learn to accept and be comfortable with that (the mystificatin), life will be verybhard to understand, thatb is until you realize that life is not to be understood, it is to bem lived.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on August 17, 2011
Truly thought provoking pen.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
Your verses certainly awaken thought, Richard. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
Yes it definately gives a lot for the reader to give and take in interpreting...excellant out of the box thinking.
fee

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
Your poem tickled my mind around the edges and left me wondering if what I perceive the poem to mean is correct or not! I will read it over several times until my mind snaps firmly into focus to reveal the truths spoken in your excellent poetry. I have been ill for several days and not really feeling up to doing reviews, but I always have to see your work! Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
These thoughts you've expressed are my nightly routine...when I have a restless night and lie there thinking....just thinking...The past, the present, what will be.....Thought provoking write. WEll done Richard!

Anna

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
I wish to thank you one and all for your comments. Since the consensus seems to favor excluding my interpretation, I am removing it.

Thanks for your continued support. Dick

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 12, 2011
I must agree with Morgan and the others - I like your poem without the interpretation - it's a good one, and quite thought provoking.

Reviewed on August 11, 2011
like the poem without the explanation.....

Reviewed by Judith Ann (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2011
I have to comment on this poem. I'm just a reader here, not a poet or writer myself, so I have ceased commenting on things I read here but I have to say that I just love this poem and I GET IT and would have, even without your interprtation. I also agree with it completely. Great work!

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on August 11, 2011
w-i like this--with or without the interpretation!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2011
I'm aghast. Quite literately. I would never be so bold as to interpret my poetry, it's bad enough that other people do it. If I were to try, I'm afraid of what I might find. You rock!


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