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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

Date: 3/29/2024 10:10:00 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
Date: 3/31/2024 6:47:00 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

Date: 3/5/2021 3:47:00 PM

This poem deserves more attention. It is exquisite. You created vivid imagery with your words. Well done!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 3/6/2021 5:31:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my poems, Rich.....means a lot, SuZ

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/15/2017 10:55:00 PM

So well-written and thoughtful, Suzette! Thank you for sharing your heartfelt poem and congrats to you...hugs, Rhonda

Lu Loo

Date: 2/15/2017 9:37:00 AM

Oh wow, Utopia sleeping- how those words together can mean so much...thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 2/15/2017 8:17:00 PM

Hi luloo: I deeply appreciate you placing my poem in your Premium Contest. Cheered me up no end today. Hugs, SuZ

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/5/2013 6:57:00 AM

Awesome piece Suz, love the title as well :)

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 2/15/2017 8:18:00 PM

Thanks Wilma: thanks so much for reading and commenting. suZ

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/4/2013 2:52:00 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

Date: 7/4/2013 10:21:00 AM

wowowow, you are amazing, Suz. FAVE

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/4/2013 9:28:00 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

Date: 7/3/2013 7:05:00 PM

yup and the number the moons of the planet Pluto and refuse to let mankind name them grrrrr power mongers! Light & Love