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Not A Pipe Dream

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I am living in the shadow of my potential
And lately patience seems to be in short supply
While expectation overflows in abundance
Pipe dream, is it not enough that I have tried?

No, I can not accept that you are a failure
The words you chose were ever so carefully placed
It should be of no importance whatsoever
If the message conveyed was not to their taste

I am living in the shadow of my potential
I’m in utero but I will be somebody soon
Burst through these rusty pipes that corrode my dreams
And flood the floor of my creative womb

May I suggest that you are already someone
And that each stroke you paint is as desired
From your cold creative heart to your burning hand
It’s no concern of yours if it doesn’t catch fire
realityisfarlessexciting
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MistyMouser's avatar
I really loved most of this poem but I'm not to sure on the last two lines. I don't know if it's because I don't have as much of a connection to them but they seem like they are on a slightly different vibe then the rest of the poem. Regardless, great work. I think this is more abstract then some of your other work but it turned out very nicely. I would love to see even more "experiments" in your writing in the future!