Confined

confined,
shackled in chains,
there isn’t an exit sign;
how can a person escape their,
own mind.













Contest:QUIN-TO
Sponsor:Brian Strand
11/19/2020

prisoncinquain

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Gershon Wolf

November 21, 2020 at 5:38 PM

You are right. One's mind can be a prison... Your monoku about positivity is the answer, as it breaks the chains of negativity. Peace and Hope, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

November 21, 2020 at 7:40 AM

This is brilliant Alexis my dear friend , a Cinquain of absolute note a poem with such truth in the words 'how can a person escape their own mind'. creative and thought provoking Alexis. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Peter Dome

November 20, 2020 at 10:35 AM

I have often agonized and pondered over this. it's the worst kind of prison. we are often our own prison guards. Mediation helped me break free and mindfulness hope you find a solution. great write.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

November 20, 2020 at 8:43 AM

Very, very good poem, Alexis! I really like poem that pose deep, existential questions. This sharp poem satisfies my curious appetite. GrEaT write! An instant fave for sure. Love and best wishes for the holiday.

Rico Leffanta

November 20, 2020 at 8:20 AM

Switch channels? Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 20, 2020 at 7:56 AM

- ... great thoughts, Alexis :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

November 20, 2020 at 6:08 AM

Nice choice of words to describe being chained to our mind...

Vijay Pandit

November 20, 2020 at 5:05 AM

Awesome poem, Alexis--especially the ending line.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

November 20, 2020 at 4:34 AM

Wow well said in creative deep metaphor. The he shackles of overthinking can be related to this. Kudos!! .............................,.........>>>> Plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too .