As Far From My Feelings As Flings Poem by John Sensele

As far from my feelings as flings
As far from reality as rumbles of romance
When wickedness waves its wings
To sway every sentimental circumstance.

As far from my welfare as wild whims
As far from recognition as ridicule
When ego-tripping and energy sapping episodes form teams
To render romance miniscule.

As far from my dreams as distractions
As far from the past as from the present
When playing and preying promote procrastinations
To reserve a repast of red-hot resentment.

As far from my blessings as blasphemies
As far from closeness as from carelessness
When fantasies and frivolities energize enemies
To satisfy the soul and spirit of sadness.