Ralph Sergi Poet Lyric

Alone In My Room

Myriad thoughts
Go through my head
Of private sins
That should be dead
And dreams long spent
That recur and rent
My aching soul
My flesh is weak
I need a plan
To divert me from
My evil thoughts
Please let me see
Life’s goodness abound
odious demons
That tempt my heart
Can I be saved
from this cold world
With time to repent
Though my soul is rent
And be saved again

Anacreontic Verse contest
Edward Ebbs October 27,2015

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis January 27, 2016 at 7:12 PM Oh every little thing will be all right. Believe. This is a gem all by itself.

Sara Kendrick November 25, 2015 at 8:55 AM Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Ralph Sergi November 25, 2015 at 12:06 PM HI Sara: Thank you for your comment.

Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 4:01 AM It's the sincere intention that counts, Ralph! Salvation awaits all, as long as we recognize our faults and ask for forgiveness. Congrats on your fine win. // paul

Kim Merryman November 20, 2015 at 9:49 PM A deep reflective write, Ralph! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 5:55 PM Lovely flow to your poem Ralph congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 1:24 PM Hi Charlotte: Thank you. It was an old poem that was adapted to that form. I'm not exactly an evangelist buy I do believe in a God.

Charlotte Puddifoot November 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM i may not subscribe to the view, but this is well written with good flow, and, frankly, should've placed higher for that reason - congrats!

Sandra Haight November 19, 2015 at 9:19 AM We all face our demons, Ralph, and sometimes too hard on ourselves. I really like the flow of your powerful poem. Congrats on your win. Sandra

James Inman November 19, 2015 at 9:11 AM Strong write. Those demons are always there but are stronger when we are left to our own demise.

Balveen Cheema November 19, 2015 at 7:20 AM I've penned something likke this in Midnight, but yours is way ahead! Congrats, Ralph! Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Balveen: I did read your Midnight. It was more profound but I enjoyed it. Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:53 AM Thank you, Balveen: I did read your Midnight, although more profound but I enjoyed it.

Nette Onclaud November 19, 2015 at 2:39 AM fearless piece well done, ralph..super congrats and huggs Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:50 AM Hi nette:: Thanks for your best wishes.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 18, 2015 at 7:47 PM Congratulations Ralph Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:49 AM Thank you, Nayda.

Edward Ebbs November 18, 2015 at 6:47 PM I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating! Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:47 AM Thank you , Edward.

Liam Mcdaid November 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM alone in life we all face those demons like a day to day challenge excellent piece ralph beautifully written wishing you a blessed day dear friend

Kp Nunez November 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM Hi Ralph. I like the subject you've chosen and the way you delivered it. You are able to deliver a powerful testimony without sounding holier than thou. 7. hugs. Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:37 AM Hi Patrice: Thank you. You are very perceptive. That's what I meant to do.

Constance La France October 31, 2015 at 1:22 PM Ralph, this is great for the contest, best of luck 7 ~ Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:35 AM Thank you, BW.

Eileen Manassian October 28, 2015 at 11:10 AM OH....haven't we all thought this at one point of another...even Paul..."the things I want to do, I do not do and what I don't want to do...that I do." Very intriguing write. Good luck in the contest. Ralph Sergi October 28, 2015 at 11:25 AM Hi Eileen, Thank you. At the risk of sounding like a guilty evangelist, I wrote it for poetic effect but I do believe there is a God.

Ralph Sergi October 28, 2015 at 6:45 AM Hi A. It was originally a dramatic verse form but I took some artistic license. Ralph Sergi October 28, 2015 at 6:46 AM THANK YOU.

A. Juman October 28, 2015 at 3:41 AM Marvelous my friend. Everyone try but very few on this site can really write