Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Derelict of Hope

My brain was in collusion

With psychosis and illusion,

No fragment of resolution

In my sinkhole of confusion,

Any leverage or bevel

Leads me towards the devil,

Now derelict of hope,

I seek sanctuary to cope.









Entry for
Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann
4/6/2019

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Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 11:12 PM You’ve woven the required words with seamless ease into the compelling fabric of your poem, Gary. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Gary Smith July 7, 2019 at 5:12 AM Thank you Susan. :)

Line Gauthier July 2, 2019 at 4:49 PM Bravio, Gary. An awesome poem with these most challenging words. Bravo. Congrats on your most deserving win. Gary Smith July 2, 2019 at 4:54 PM Thank you Line. :)

Kai Michael Neumann July 2, 2019 at 4:29 AM Congratulations on your win in my contest. Sad and yet somehow up-lifting. Kind wishes, Kai Gary Smith July 2, 2019 at 5:45 AM Thank you Kai. :)

Ralph Sergi June 4, 2019 at 3:28 PM Hi Gary: a poem fueled with periled fear. FEARSOMELY DONE! Gary Smith June 4, 2019 at 3:33 PM Thank you Ralph. :)