Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

As Utopia Sleeps

We have taken all anxiety
into our dreams
cruel, unfathomable acts 
lodge into our fascia, as pain

Part of a raging beast, 
oozing out of control
helpless cells, imbued with a wisdom
overcome by cancerous greed.

 We chase frothy bubbles
lose concerns in selfish
pursuits-far be it from us to be
the conduit that delivers peace

Our earth
seen from a moon flight
has a fragile beauty well known to us
Its oceans are blue miracles, 
clear water, pure air, be-mucked by enterprise
and murder, murder everywhere.

Cities spread un- checked, razing field and forest
Death hangs over us- the years too brief
Two and fro we leap from history to history
Blood and mayhem and un-numbered griefs.

The world, so  full of trouble, as Utopia sleeps

2/09
130 words
Any Free Verse Poem In 200 Words or Less
Contest Judged:  2/15/2017 9:24:00 AM
Sponsored by: Lu Loo 
8th Place

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Duke Beaufort March 29, 2024 at 10:10 AM Suzanne, I think this is a very realistic view of the world we live in. You give this a dream-like quality, and we know that in dreams all rules are suspended, but it is not really a dream. This gives me a lot to think about. Suzanne Delaney March 31, 2024 at 6:47 AM Duke: Thanks for the attention to some of my older poems. It is heartwarming this Easter Sunday. Blessing to you and your family. Look forward to reading more of yours soon. SuZ

Richard Lamoureux March 5, 2021 at 3:47 PM This poem deserves more attention. It is exquisite. You created vivid imagery with your words. Well done! Suzanne Delaney March 6, 2021 at 5:31 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my poems, Rich.....means a lot, SuZ

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 15, 2017 at 10:55 PM So well-written and thoughtful, Suzette! Thank you for sharing your heartfelt poem and congrats to you...hugs, Rhonda

Beautiful Scars February 15, 2017 at 9:37 AM Oh wow, Utopia sleeping- how those words together can mean so much...thank you and congrats :)-luloo Suzanne Delaney February 15, 2017 at 8:17 PM Hi luloo: I deeply appreciate you placing my poem in your Premium Contest. Cheered me up no end today. Hugs, SuZ

Wilma Neels July 5, 2013 at 6:57 AM Awesome piece Suz, love the title as well :) Suzanne Delaney February 15, 2017 at 8:18 PM Thanks Wilma: thanks so much for reading and commenting. suZ

Bl Devnath July 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM Very nice Verse beautifully described. It's heart felt one too. You have beautiful sense to care the world. Lovely done my friend. Loved always, bl

Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2013 at 10:21 AM wowowow, you are amazing, Suz. FAVE

Cherie Thomas July 4, 2013 at 9:28 AM Omg!!! Suz The illusive state of this world..... you really capture how tampering with our beautiful resources,,,,changes the natural progression of life & through, gluttony & greed only outline these destructive ways,,, there is no peace!!! will man ever learn?..a sad reality....<3 your poetry!!! Ty4sharing...Cheriex

Debbie Guzzi July 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM yup and the number the moons of the planet Pluto and refuse to let mankind name them grrrrr power mongers! Light & Love