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Third Eye Logic

Sometimes, in my life
there's been times where I have felt
surrounded by many demons.

Sorrowful, is a time
such as that, indeed,
where the breeze in the wind, begins to shift towards a draw;

and the vacant emptiness
that surrounds my very being,
begins to suffocate my easy breath.

I've felt like that alot, as of late
not because of you, or anyone else;
because I care deeply, what you, and others feel;

but, it was the inner demons that I couldn't handle,
with their velociraptor types of antics,
and other unsavory-type ways.

I was taken aback, mesmerized, and so confused...
however, I did not merely lose sight
of all of the people that I love, and care for;

I went walking down a road, where I lost sight of myself...
by focusing on an impending doom, that wasn't even there,
existing soley in my own little mind;

surrounding my heart within it's wake,
to the point that I simply must apologize for my actions,
so as not to portray, that I'm full of a blatantly ugly amount of serious disregard;

because that could not be farther from the actual case.
for, turning a blind eye
is the one thing that I could never turn your way.

So, I turned inward, and began fearing my own doubts,
and that, is what ultimately overwhelmed me,
robbing me of my focus, my courage, and then finally my way.

Now once again, I'm back to leaning towards trusting all of my senses,
which in turn, affords me the quiet that is necessary,
to savor all that is good in my life, until the end of time.


— docmaverick, Jun 11, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Kailashana

Kailashana

15 years 12 months ago

Indeed. The third eye.

Indeed. The third eye. Balance. A truly inspiring poem for what ails the human soul. Thanks Doc! ~ p.s. Some punctuation & spelling checks, please. "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 12 months ago

Rough patches of road....

...are inevitable. How we negotiate down them, is where all of our legacies collectively stem from. I'm fortunate here, because personal clarity only evaded me for a short while. Thank-you, my dearest Kailashana...for your constant insight. I did use the spellcheck, so the spelling should be allright; however...I'm checking the punctuation as soon as I finish this reply. Thanks, for your help, and support. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Kailashana

Kailashana

15 years 12 months ago

For your eyes:solely; its

For your eyes: solely; its not it's (contraction for it is): within its wake consider: there have been times when I have felt I use very little punctuation, that's just my style. From one cyclops to another. ;-) Have a lovely weekend! ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi
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raskin

15 years 12 months ago

Intimate and gentle

Intimate and gentle portrayal of self, forgiveness of those demons is so essential to finding peace. Thank you for sharing. raskin
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 12 months ago

And your voice, Raskin....

...is one of consistantly eloquent ferver, and is greatly appreciated. You have a keen insight, as to what the exact, underlying current of each piece, is.....as well as a very refreshing way of clearly, stating it ! And that's what prompts me to say, thanks to you once again; for in my humble opinion...the crystal clarity of your logic, and your sensibilities...is as pure as your integrety as both a writer, and as an avid reader. Take care. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Raskin....

...I thank you for getting my drift. I greatly appreciate your comments, as ever. Thank-you for reading, AND taking the time to post a remark. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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raskin

15 years 11 months ago

Still a lovely mind and

Still a lovely mind and poem. Worth reading again, I find more depth. Raskin
Seren

Seren

15 years 12 months ago

Somtimes I get paranoid …

Somtimes I get paranoid ... its my self worth speaking ... and then when I realise this I have to come to terms with the fact ... to not trust is to not live ... and I am not going to miss out on life its short enough as it is love and big hugs JayCee ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 12 months ago

How right you are, Jayne....

...truer words were never spoken ! Like I said to Kailashana, some people would say I was at a "crossroad", in my life....but, Id say it was more of just a "rough patch"; and thank my lucky stars, I was able to steer through it. Thanks again, for reading AND commenting. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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Antoinette Mar…

15 years 12 months ago

The Third Eye................

Those demons...are everywhere...and get us all down abit at times....I have found that they can follow us, however it's harder for them to surround us....when we move ahead quickly toward our goals...sometimes YOUR "rough patches" pave the way for me to have insight and realize that those times are not going to last forever..and I do thank my lucky stars for the Love that always prevails...Beautiful way to explain an insight...to the Library of your Heart...a beautiful write Doc as usual... Antoinette Mari
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 12 months ago

I am much obliged....

...Mom. Thanks for understanding this one, it was a serious write, and I'm glad you liked it ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.