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Edward Ibeh's 'Pick-A-Title, Vol 57' Contest...25 May 26

Existential Uncertainty

This urge to exhale without restraint
into the hardness of days heightens;
my own center accepting those lapses  
when my frail body readily perishes
amidst dreary seasons :

 yes, I am weary;

How mournful the thieving of dear life rips,
 as I blame the ticks which pluck hours
from rails of courage, from immense grit...

am I simply existing or prevailing?

Yet, precious moments past relieve time's woe,
that a fullness  of seasons once held
me beyond earthly limitations...

 now,  the purpose of  existence 
  eludes my soul ...where uncertainty 
                  becomes part of tested faith.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Ibeh Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Marvelous piece, Nette. I really enjoyed this. Heartbeat congratulations on your win in my contest.
Hind Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 7:42 PM
moving work, I love the last stanza, in my FAVS
One Avatar
May 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM
I can feel the deep contemplation in your words.. You did really well with this title for the contest... I am sure you have a very important purpose to exist in this world..
Rodgers Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Dear Nette, I like how you carry the emotional truth of someone standing at the threshold between endurance and meaning. What moves me most is how you let uncertainty become a form of faith, not the absence of purpose, but the honest admission that purpose is sometimes hidden from us. You have the courage of someone still prevailing, even while questioning whether they are. I love Philosophy! Blessings, Daniel
Hughes Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Well done Nette, an intriguing write!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Existential Uncertainty" write. Great Ending... "Good Luck" if for a contest... Have a fun day writing away..........
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