Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Bewildered

Thrown asunder in bewilderment 
       I list like a ship in a catatonic sea
                   inert in a perplexed state of confusion 
             thoughts drift in and out, going nowhere 
     unable to move forwards or backwards 
I flounder helplessly in uncharted waters. 








Written on 2/12/2019

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Constance La France February 16, 2019 at 9:49 AM Laura, I like everything about this poem the words, the mood and the layout, excellent ~ Laura Leiser February 16, 2019 at 9:51 AM Thank you, Constance! So glad you like this. :)

Andrew Fairchild February 16, 2019 at 12:43 AM 'I list like a ship in a catatonic sea/inert'... Fabulous! I love the ship metaphor. It reminds me of a scene in 'The Finest Hour', when a hulk of a damaged ship is seen just sitting there in the storm... (Won't spoil it for you) :-) Andrew Fairchild February 18, 2019 at 3:36 AM It's Chris Pine's best film! Laura Leiser February 16, 2019 at 9:54 AM Thanks, Andrew! I must watch that film! :)

Caren Krutsinger February 13, 2019 at 10:51 PM You have captured the heart, soul and mind of bewilderment in this well-written missive, Laura. Nicely done. A well deserved win! Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 11:31 PM Thank you, Caren! :)

Gershon Wolf February 13, 2019 at 10:09 PM Laura, I have to say that for someone who 'lists like a ship in a catatonic sea'---you sure do write awesome poetry!! … Congrats on your placement in the contest! :) Gershon Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 10:12 PM Thanks, Gershon! I was writing for the emotions contest, so hopefully I don’t always “list” in real life, lol! :)

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2019 at 7:58 PM this describes my own confusion with the side effects of Prolia. It actually makes me feel like a ship tossed on the sea (a wind blows through my body). Love this. I would hate to feel this way both emotionally and physically at the same time . Congrats. Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 10:06 PM Sorry to hear about the side effects of your medication, Andrea. Thanks for your congrats. :)

Susan Ashley February 13, 2019 at 5:29 PM That feeling of being bewildered, of being at a loss, is well captured in your poem’s expressive beauty, Laura. I enjoyed your superb poetry. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always, my friend. ~Susan Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 5:40 PM Thanks so much for commenting, Susan! I appreciate it. :)

Jan Allison February 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM powerfully penned Laura, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM Thanks so much, Jan! :)

Line Gauthier February 13, 2019 at 3:52 PM Powerful, Laura. Congrats on your win. Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM Thanks very much, Line! :)

Lunita Blanca February 13, 2019 at 2:32 PM All the waters of the ocean cannot sink a ship until they start getting inside; all the troubles in the world cannot sink a person until they start invading their inner life. Be well my dear friend. Laura Leiser February 13, 2019 at 2:57 PM Thanks, Arbol...so true!

Robertina B. February 12, 2019 at 8:24 PM An Amazing free verse, Laura.. Very intriguing and suspenseful.. Have a blessed evening, my friend.. Laura Leiser February 12, 2019 at 10:56 PM Thank you, Robertina! :)