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Contest : Pick-A-Title, Vol. 57

Sponsored by : Edward Ibeh

Date posted : May 27, 2026

Existential Uncertainty


Across life’s ambiguous dynamic landscape, 
the misty highway in the unclear topography
winded with the weary wheel of time. 
I traced the faint footprints of blurred destiny 
to the hazy future taking shape in abstraction

In the quicksand of expectation hollow inside,
the shapeless shadows of dismal danger 
of devouring desolation lurked.
As the debris of desires subtly subsided,
morose miasma permeated life’s vague void.

Following dormant diktat of destined providence,
listless life lumbered in the indistinct path. 
Released from the karmic essence of being 
I freed my mortal epitome from equivocal existence;
the patina of pristine peace I then embraced.

Searching within I discerned the divine galaxy, 
illumining life’s tangible intent in the haze, 
defining the pathway of the journey of faith 
through the intricate maze of mundane muddle, 
away from the labyrinth of existential uncertainty.
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Ibeh Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Brilliant poem with stunning imagery and alliteration, Subimal. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Thank you so much, Edward, for the placement and for your encouraging comments.
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