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Battle In the Id

In I'd slide, then slid, into the id.
Inside, the thorny thicket ten feet high
buried behind my mind, where it has hid
arising around me, no way to get by.

In the throes of the hedgerow, the ego goes
a word warrior of literate gore.
Sits there, a moaning monster, as it grows
each foe that is fought, it brings on one more.

The volley of verses is too insane.
Self survives, then thrives as ego contrives
why is there no reason one can explain
to take on all comers, ending their cries.

That battle that we wage and want to win
if you do, you have slayed the you within.

Copyright © Greg Gaul | Year Posted 2021

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/22/2022 3:02:00 PM Back with Congratulations on your New win. A wonderful write. Have a Blessed day as you write away..................... Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 8/24/2022 12:36:00 PM I think, Paula, that you must've won the battle. Kudos.

Susan Ashley Date: 12/30/2021 7:26:00 PM Dear Greg, your Sonnet is cleverly composed and your last line is a grand finale to a thought provoking piece full of wonderful, spirited internal rhythms.. which I love, love, love!! I especially enjoyed the rhyme pair; contrives/cries. Congratulations for your excellent win in William’s contest. Warmest wishes for a happy new year filled with light, love and inspiration.. ~Susan Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/31/2021 3:00:00 PM Susan, your insights, nothing is missed by you. That is why your work is so tight, well done. Such a pleasure to have a poet like you to visit. An honor really.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/30/2021 7:06:00 AM Congratulations on your win with your "Battle In The Id" write. The mind is very powerful. It was the first computer made. Have a Blessed day and New Year 2022..................... Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/30/2021 1:18:00 PM Thankfully I am programmed to appreciate your kindness (first computer comment). Glad you liked visiting the id. Your visits are terrific.

Juliet Ligon Date: 7/9/2021 6:58:00 PM Your internal rhymes are awesome. This one's got my mind spinning. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 7/9/2021 7:41:00 PM I'm confused too. At least, that's two us. Seriously, thanks for your visit.

Sam Kauffman Date: 6/24/2021 9:52:00 AM Back with congratulations for you and your "id" with this win! Wonderfully written. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 6/24/2021 6:32:00 PM Sam, you're support is invaluable. The one thing you never really know is if your work is actually any good. National competitions help but only time will tell. So thanks again.

Christuraj Alex Date: 6/24/2021 12:56:00 AM Congratulations! Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 6/24/2021 5:27:00 AM Your visit and comment delight me.

Laura Leiser Date: 6/22/2021 4:04:00 PM Wow, this is so clever and deep at the same time, Greg! It’s a poem that one can contemplate and take in its many meanings…excellent! :) Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 6/22/2021 6:29:00 PM Laura, your comments are so intelligent and insightful. Thank you so much.

Sam Kauffman Date: 6/22/2021 1:51:00 PM "That battle that we wage" is a perfect summary of the battle of the writer with his or her subject! Well done Greg - wonderfully articulated. I can relate! Thanks for sharing this gem of your creativity! Hope all is well. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 6/22/2021 6:31:00 PM Sam, such an interesting take on this poem. Your interpretation is quite insightful. Thank you very much for your comment and visit.

John Anderson Date: 6/22/2021 1:12:00 PM Well done. I love this poem on a challenging topic. The first line is especially fine. In I'd slide, then slid, into the id Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 6/22/2021 6:34:00 PM John, your poetic sensibilities are so appreciated. Thank you for your input and commentary.