Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

Cul-De-Sac

There are times when my thoughts make me dizzy.
What day is it?  Did I forget to make an appointment?
My mind becomes so boggled that I'm thrown into a tizzy,
knowing more hours in a day is the healing ointment.

Rushing around in circles, but not getting anywhere.
If I try to travel too fast, I feel like I'm in a cul-de-sac,
repeatedly missing my exit before I'm even aware
that I'm a freight train roaring down the same track.

Houses in the crescent curve are just empty facades.
Sometimes I have trouble recalling which one is mine.
It's confusing to live in a world infiltrated with frauds
and continue to think, "Everything's gonna be just fine."

Cul-de-sacs have only one way in and the same way out,
but when pressing anxieties of life get me distracted,
I'm a pugilist hugging the ropes, sadly losing the bout.
It's time for circular streets to be rezoned or redacted.


February 23, 2023
This or That, Vol 16 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Edward Ibeh March 6, 2023 at 7:58 PM Congratulations on your win in my contest with this excellent piece, Lin:-) Loved it!

Linda Alice Fowler March 3, 2023 at 2:01 PM I love this dizzying write Lin! Congratulations! :)

Chris Green February 23, 2023 at 12:49 PM I have never cared for cul-de-sacs. And when looking for a certain street, to end up on one is quite frustrating. Though I can only imagine what it feels like inside when everywhere you go is a dead end. Nice one. Best wishes in the contest Lin Lane February 24, 2023 at 7:52 AM Chris, it's so good to hear from you. Thank you for commenting on my poetry. Hoping you've been well.