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Abstention
Gambling with juggernauts
tiptoeing through quicksand
progressively sinking
losing command
Unresolved impressions
pouring in my head
like overflowing vodka shots
clamouring “be dead!”
Escape or assimilation
whispers crystal clear
taunting confessions
each presenting fear
Resilience in throws of battle
hardly the enemy
living in surrender
unknown destiny
Warring with both sides
pursue or flee?
non-partisanship
ironic tragedy
tiptoeing through quicksand
progressively sinking
losing command
Unresolved impressions
pouring in my head
like overflowing vodka shots
clamouring “be dead!”
Escape or assimilation
whispers crystal clear
taunting confessions
each presenting fear
Resilience in throws of battle
hardly the enemy
living in surrender
unknown destiny
Warring with both sides
pursue or flee?
non-partisanship
ironic tragedy
Written by
mel44
Published 20th Jan 2018
| Edited 29th Jan 2018
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Re. Abstention
20th Jan 2018 5:51am
For me there is no stable permanent self...just the inner battle between emotions...Minotaur's battling out each moment in my labyrinth... Great ink Mel.
Cheers...Harry
Cheers...Harry
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Re: Re. Abstention
20th Jan 2018 9:16am
"No permanent stable self"...how perfectly stated! Thank you for this precise description Harry. I appreciate the response and the compliment dear friend.
Bless...Mel
Bless...Mel
Re. Abstention
21st Jan 2018 12:01pm
Mel I must tell you, your flow is absolutely flawless, n ur content
has the depth of oceans... :)
has the depth of oceans... :)
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Re: Re. Abstention
21st Jan 2018 3:52pm
Wow! Thank you dear Poetik one. Very kind indeed:) Your response reminds me of a quote...
"She is a mermaid
but approach her with caution
her mind swims at a depth
most would drown in" - unknown
LOL
Much appreciated response lovely:)
"She is a mermaid
but approach her with caution
her mind swims at a depth
most would drown in" - unknown
LOL
Much appreciated response lovely:)
Re. Abstention
26th Jan 2018 3:10am
Really captures that struggle within.
Escape or assimilation
whispers crystal clear
taunting confessions
each presenting fear
Great verse, powerful stuff.
Escape or assimilation
whispers crystal clear
taunting confessions
each presenting fear
Great verse, powerful stuff.
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Re: Re. Abstention
26th Jan 2018 7:37am
I thank you very much. It is indeed an internal struggle. Kind regards my friend:)
Mel
Mel
Re. Abstention
30th Jan 2018 7:31am
Mel, this piece, for me, is evocative of the "To be or not to be speech" from Hamlet. The inner turmoil is palpable. You have such a wonderful command of words...our best friends. Bravisima bella poeta!
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Re: Re. Abstention
31st Jan 2018 7:43am
Dear Gahddess,
Thank you for taking time to read and respond to several of my poems. Bless you and I am honoured. Yes definite inner struggle. This is why I love poetry. It can be quite cathartic! Much love dear friend.
Thank you for taking time to read and respond to several of my poems. Bless you and I am honoured. Yes definite inner struggle. This is why I love poetry. It can be quite cathartic! Much love dear friend.
Re. Abstention
9th Feb 2018 10:31am
Dearest Mel, thank you for letting us in to your mind clash. Mesmerizing and meaningful, not to mention beautifully penned.
3 days dry...David
3 days dry...David
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Re: Re. Abstention
12th Feb 2018 9:32am