Terry Miller Poet Verse

Another Me

Another me visited again this morning,
some are welcome friends, some not; but this one
                          unfamiliar;
                            testy, touchy.

Must be careful, take care, angry ones are stronger,
seeking domination of the others.
Now people, familiar strangers; don't look!
Too late; inevitably, staring eyes meet eyes.

        The words spew out, red hot rivets
        "Are you gawking at me, you jerk?"

                          Blood on my hands,
                            pain in my head.




6th place winner
Fragmented Verse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Emile Pinet

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Linda Alice Fowler March 4, 2021 at 12:05 PM This could be unsettling, but I enjoyed it a lot Terry. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Terry Miller April 18, 2021 at 2:29 AM Thank you, Linda; I enjoyed writing in this form, it was a challenge, but I am pleased with the result.

Emile Pinet March 4, 2021 at 8:19 AM Congratulations Terry! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge but your unique poem successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile. Terry Miller April 18, 2021 at 2:30 AM Thank you so much, Emile; this placing means a lot coming so early in my writing efforts.

L Milton Hankins March 2, 2021 at 9:28 AM Wow, this is incredibly powerful. I was deeply touched by the narrative. Best of luck in the contest. Terry Miller April 18, 2021 at 2:31 AM Thank you, your comments mean a lot to me as I embark on this journey of writing.

Muhammad Safa Thajudeen March 2, 2021 at 8:53 AM Blood and pain...! Terry Miller April 18, 2021 at 2:31 AM Indeed!