Control

The cold, throbbing lump Pulsing in my gut Pulling me back I wish I had control Rather than this terror I wish I had assurance For my own trembling hands What courage I muster In the face of aversion I give up to my own nightmare For what comfort i have Has all but left.

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Skat A

Date: 2/15/2015 9:45:00 AM

Annabeth :) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. Hope you had a wonderful Valentines day. ~SKAT LOVE~

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/3/2015 4:22:00 AM

- I want to welcome you to P- Soup, Annabeth - The friendly words that written today can bear fruit tomorrow - Looking forward to read more poems from you in the future :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Skat A

Date: 2/1/2015 1:14:00 PM

Hi Annabeth, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/1/2015 10:28:00 AM

Annabeth,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) As I hope one day you will follow and give me a few poetry pointers. We're Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with your New Poet Friend! @-> LINDA <-@