Embrace the Line

It’s my sanity fight
that rages day and night.
Darkness descends on me,
gray hardness suspends me,
then chokes me in its spree.
My mind and emotions
fatigue from erosions
that my own existence
seems unable to out distance.
Crazy takes energy
worthy of a sad elegy.

I flirt with this fine line,
for escape seems divine.
Time nudges my step closer -
to do it, go on and cross over.
When I stray towards insane,
I loudly hear my apt brain
stressing simply and plain,
do not pine for that line!
I must battle pain’s drain
so my heart may contain
refusal and thus decline
such a real life exit line.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/3/2016 6:44:00 AM
Super write CayCay. I think we all flirt with that line on a daily basis. Good luck in contest!
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Date: 7/3/2016 6:10:00 AM
Okay, here goes, ...I figured you had grown a bit " samey,samey" , but this is a revelation,...so much good flow and immersion, for once an enviable read...cheers...Ian
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Date: 7/3/2016 2:21:00 AM
Profound and captivating, touches the psyche to its roots! Excellent writing, seems a winner dear, CayCay. A seven, hugs!
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 7/3/2016 5:23:00 AM
Thank you, dear man, for your presence and your encouraging comments. Go in a good way ... CayCay
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