“Unraveling Reality: JD Dehart’s Poignant Exploration of Perception in ‘Actually'”
In the whirlwind of our daily lives, how often do we find ourselves wrestling with phantom thoughts—those pesky figments that turn a mundane moment into a cinematic adventure? It’s like being in a battle scene of a film, valiantly fighting imagined foes while the real world holds its breath, shaking its head at our folly. In today’s featured poem, we dive into the nuanced experience of letting imagination take the lead, even when it might lead us astray. The poet masterfully captures the tension between genuine existence and the allure of the stories we conjure in our minds. How do we balance this delicate dance between reality and our colorful reveries? This piece invites us to ponder the nature of our own contemplations while celebrating the art of poetry that reflects our inner struggles. Join me in exploring these vivid expressions of thought and emotion! LEARN MORE.
Sometimes I speak in figment
allowing the simulacrum of life
splashes of image, hints
of rumor ruin my day.
I move as if in the fight
of my life when I am alone
with my surging thoughts.
Real life, what is actually going
on around me, sits back, shaking
its head, marveling that I always
fall for imaginations.
