Reality Check (poem) by Ian R Thorpe on AuthorsDen

Reality Check
by Ian R Thorpe → (All Poetry by Ian R Thorpe)
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Too many lives are smothered by expectations. As if that was not bad enough we have the thought police telling us to lay off booze, eat heathy food get more exercise and be careful not to have too much fun.
That perfect man you longed to meet And make part of your life Turned out to be a control freak, The dream lasted a whole week And awakening was so bleak. Hope and expectation ends in grief. The perfect job you so desired To advance your stalled career Led you into a dead - end. Ambition is a false friend, Frustration seems a strong trend Dipping towards a dark nadir. Time for a reality check, Your life is a carousel. What goes around keeps coming back, The car you rode is off the track, Failure stretched you on a rack And disillusion cracks your shell. So step down off your merry-go-round Into these waiting arms, I cannot offer you perfection But promise a connection That will salve hurt and rejection With a thousand loving balms.
Labour Party plans to snatch workers beer

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 18, 2003

There is much wisdom and wit in this piece. Enjoyed reading it. Thank you. Regis

Reviewed by Robin Ouzman Hislop

Reviewed on November 15, 2003

dubious about the happy ending bit with all your charms, absolute dead pan platitudes, ambition is a false friend, o noble fall, such lofty stance,
anyway well checked out, never wear them

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on November 14, 2003

EXACTLY WHAT ALL HUMANITY NEEDS,i.e. Reality Check & You Bet It Is Happening & Still Coming!

TRASK

Reviewed by jude forese

life is certainly not perfect but your verve comes close to it...

well done!

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Careful, Ian.. Unless she knows who she is, you may find yourself knee-deep in sweeties! The poetry is perfect.. the sentiments, seductive.. This is a great piece! katy xox.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Hi Ian,

What a romantic offer. You are so sweet I hope she reads this.

As for me...I am hopelessly mired in expectations. They are without a doubt the death toll of every relationship.

~ Sara

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Most loving touching piece Ian!!

Love & Hugs Tinka

Reviewed by A PAX

Oh Ian!!! This is wonderful!!!
love the message and style.......its so loving!!!!
whoever you wrote it for is blessed!
pax
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