Why do spider-like,
Dark apparitions
Run away scared
Only when you
Decide not to
Run away first?
When both begin
To lose at
A game for two,
It gets layered-
A layer over layer
Of profound inanity,
Until one of you
Breaks down
And loudly declares
That it is foolish
To chase after
Your own nightmares,
That it is foolish
To be chased by
Your own nightmares.
©Aaysid
“Strange, I thought, how you can be living your dreams and your nightmares at the very same time.”
Ransom Riggs, Hollow City
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Wonderful and thought provoking, Aaysid. Truly enjoyed💕
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Thank you, Grace. I am glad you liked it.😊
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My pleasure. I sure did 💕
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fear is a barrier and a restraint
thank the heavens
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Interesting thoughts, Aaysid. As you do. 😊 I wonder how many people never get to that point of breaking down. How many stop the nightmarish chase or is this the fate of humanity?
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You are right, Michele. This seems to be our fate. Thank you for your insightful comment.😊
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Ah, yes, it does indeed require taking a stand like this. Lovely poetry, Aaysid.
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Thank you, Jeff.😊
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You seem to provide the exact words, exactly when I need them. “That is foolish to be chased by your own nightmares.” Damn, you’re good. Hugs, c
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Wow! Thank you, dear Cheryl.😊
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great poem great message Aaysid💖
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Thank you, Cindy.😊
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