Defenseless

I am just a swollen bloated thing in this harsh world
Nothing here but the laws of physics upon me hurled
No safety, power, decision is mine as I am uncontrollably twirled

Under and over and across the sweltering haze
Never before feeling, always fleeing from the gaze
Now it is just me… alone… caught up in a daze. 

The ramparts have fallen, all is mis-aligned, broken;
The wreckage of my thoughts you left as mere token.
Untidy answer I wish was unspoken!

Everything, everyone caterwauling at me in my alien world 
Eyes upon me, I cannot escape from this demented gaze
Ears ringing from pain - from curses unspoken. 

February 28, 2020
Title Chosen : Defenseless
Contest : Pick-A-Title, Vol 14-Tristich
Sponsor : Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Theraven Avatar
February 28, 2020 at 11:56 PM
Roland, This is a rail we must all be run out on, if we're to grow. It will get better at twilight's last gleaming, or ramparts will go. Richard
Dust Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 12:52 AM
Quoth TheRaven Thank you for your insightful comment, but I struggle to comprehend the full meaning of your delicacy.
F. Avatar
February 28, 2020 at 8:46 PM
a unique take
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