A question is an answer if the answer is a question
A mystery is ruined when the secrets are all told
A moment is a lifetime when you live within the moment
The past was once our present but the future never comes
We love to hate the things we wish we never had to know
We hate to love the things we know we never can possess
We seem to be the best as seeing all the worst within us
But often we are worst at seeing what we do the best
I wish I wished I never knew you though I know I don’t
I’m glad to say I’m sad to know I never will forget
The smiles that make me cry inside and tears for which I smile
I’m proud that I’m ashamed to say I cannot find regrets
You’re always here when you are gone and present when you’re missing
I couldn’t do the things I could for fear I’m not afraid
A question is my answer when I ask if we are asking
For changes we would like to think we thought we might have made
vampireweather 
Love this poem!
Thank you, Peggy and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I love it, love it, love it!!!!! VW, this is written so cleverly – truly genius writing!
Thank you, Betty…though “genius” is perhaps a strong word 🙂
What an amazing play of words VW..love it….its a poetry its a puzzle..reminded me of the poem on zebra having black stripes on white skin or white stripes on black…
Haha I had not thought of that, but you are right, my friend. Thank you so much for your encouragement 😀
You see, VW! We are just running out of ways to commend such superb writing skills. You are a master of words. I’m pleased to learn at your feet, master 😀
In the words of the immortal Dr. Watson “really, this time you’ve gone too far Holmes!”
I am a poor master, but if we can be peasants together, that would suit me well 🙂
rofl… too funny! You’d still be the chief compared to me, lol
Oh no, I would not even run for the office lol
true, because that would just not be fair to me! 😀
WOW! What a tongue twister! This is a fantastic play of words…You are brilliant, VW!…Bravo, Bravo!
Awww, thank you Deb 🙂
As others have said, what a play on words, it’s fun and talent and a smile all wrapped up in a poem 🙂 great job, VW 🙂 I also think the image is awesome.
Your comment made me smile 🙂
Wonderful, you express how we all are at one or more times in our lives..why are we such complex creatures!!
Indeed we are! Thank you willow
This poem is just crying out to meet a knowing smile
And you can take it that you gave me one
The moment you gave us this present is now past
It was so satisfying it leaves us wanting more
Your patients wait impatiently for more presents
Which Doctor VP will prescribe in the future
Hehe thank you
Only the soul really knows, VW. We must learn to be still, to just BE in order to find what is real for us, what is good for us. These words are my favorite in this poem (which accurately and lyrically describes our mental state much of the time):
“We seem to be the best as seeing all the worst within us
But often we are worst at seeing what we do the best.”
Thank you for your insights, granbee! You never cease to have words of wisdom 🙂
This holds so much insight into Life here VW.. amazing and I agree with many comments here.. but the line in which our friend Granbee writes.. “”Only the soul really knows..”” We have all the answers within if we just ask the right questions and Listen back..
Hugs and have a brilliant weekend.. Stay warm where ever you are. and Safe. ~Sue
Thank you, Sue! I will endeavor to do that, and a wonderful weekend to you as well!
Awesome! You’re always finding new ways to write amazing things. This one is filled with facts and a rhythm that the mind takes with it even after reading. Always enjoying your art VW…
Thank you, Scott! It had a fun rhythm to write 🙂
Beautiful 🙂
Thank you, princess! 🙂
So I was true then….the poem is noetic yet beautiful…
I appreciate your encouragement!
Very deep, clever and put together so skillfully!
Very nice of you! Thank you!
You are truly a master of word play!
Aw, that is giving me too much credit 🙂