Dilemma - Δίλημμα Poem by Kostas Lagos

Dilemma - Δίλημμα

Rating: 5.0


I have to admit

I'm in great confusion

Is it better to die in reality

Than to live in an illusion?



Οφείλω να παραδεχθώ

Πως σε σύγχυση τελώ

Στην αλήθεια να τελευτώ

Ή στη ψευδαίσθηση να ζω;

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: life and death
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sandra Feldman 14 November 2020

That's a real hard one! Poets live from illusions That they would want To see as real, If you take away illusions The poet dies, I think that's clear. (Strictly personal opinion, does not mean I'm right) I enjoyed the poem very much. Good questions with a deep philosophical background included. Volumes could be written on it. Very, very, well done! Will keep us thinking....

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Mihaela Pirjol 15 November 2020

They always intermingle: Don't they? Love the idea!

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Bernard F. Asuncion 15 November 2020

A well thought poem....... Truly brilliant......5 stars*****

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 14 November 2020

A poem of great depth. We are always confronted with this dilemma. To some, a taste of life is worth fighting even if it is just an illusion.. Wonderful epigram woven by a brilliant mind. To my Poem List.

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Yiyan Han 14 November 2020

What a dilemma you've brought up! My answer is neither, though :)

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Dr Dillip K Swain 14 November 2020

I sincerely appreciate the poet's candid poetic expression...5 STARS

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