Slime Or Sweetness?

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i linger in the wistful feeling
of that sweet moment
when my heart was full
and my belly was calm
then a spurt of bitterness
slips in, unnoticed
like a nauseating slime
colouring the nice feeling
turning the waters dark

he appears before me
like an apparition
but bold and stern
tell me that one thing
you most desire in life
he mumbles in my ear
and all I could conceive was
take away the slime
i'll embrace the sweetness

his guffaws strike me
in the dark recess of my mind
lighting the lava deep within
you ask the impossible
he mumbles faintly
impossible is the realm of your kind!
i counter, molten lava dripping
from the window of my soul
ready to incinerate him

a chuckle follows at my folly
my frail construction on display
my kind is not omnipotent
what you seek is beyond
any being's reach, he says
for the slime and sweetness
must remain a part of you
you are sovereign in this realm
to embrace either or both.

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This poem is based on the concept of nostalgia. Should I embrace the good times and forget the bad or take them both?

I'll gladly welcome your thoughts on these. What do you think?

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Hello @kemmyb , your poem has made me reflect after reading, so I have allowed myself to analyze it from my optics and perspective:

The poem reflects on the duality of emotions and experiences, comparing sweetness to slime and bitterness to darkened waters. The narrator speaks of a moment of nostalgia and calm, which is interrupted by the unexpected bitterness, represented by the slime. The apparition then asks the narrator what he wants most in life, and the answer is to remove the slime and embrace sweetness.

The concept of sweetness is repeated throughout the poem, representing the desire for pleasure and satisfaction, while bitterness and the darkening of the waters represent the challenges and negative emotions that can interrupt these moments of happiness. The line “impossible is the realm of your kind” suggests a recognition of the limitations and challenges involved in the pursuit of joy and pleasure, but the narrator insists on embracing sweetness and rejecting bitterness.

Overall, the poem explores the idea that sweetness and bitterness, pleasure and pain, are part of the human experience. It reminds the reader that even though we may face difficult times, it is crucial to embrace the good and find joy whenever we can.

Thank you for sharing thoughtful and quality poetry, I enjoyed reading and analyzing your creative work.

Best regards

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...that sweetness and bitterness, pleasure and pain, are part of the human experience

This is interesting! Thanks a lot, @jakim7 for taking the time to reflect on my poem and sharing your thoughts on it.

You captured the central point that sweetness and bitterness are part of life. We want the sweet and try to avoid the bitter. The reality is: life is bittersweet and we make the most of it by embracing both to bring out the best in us!

I'm happy you enjoyed reading. Thanks again. 🙂 !LUV

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Pain and pleasure work hand in hand because life is just life after all, there comes the sweet part and then the bitter parts shows up too , i think we should embrace it all.

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Well said! Thanks a lot for your visit. 🙂

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