A Downward Spiral
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It started
gradually.
One drink
turns into two.
An alcoholic
on the mend
falls off
the wagon;
lulled by
temptation
bit by bit.
It's a slow descent
into catastrophe.
A
steep downward spiral.
(Yalto)
Spiral Poetry Contest (Winner: 3rd Place)
Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann
Date written: 06/13/2020
"Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly
Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables
Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2020
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