Viv Wigley Poet Free verse

Giving Up

Be honest
this isn't going anywhere
you've tried
I've tried
we've given it everything we've got.

If we had the answer
at our fingertips
I'm sure you would agree
things would be so different.

but no

we just keep going 
round and round
our frustration turns
to bitterness.

Stop now

Let's call it a day
I think that would be best
if we both admitted
that we'll never find the start
on this roll of sticky tape.

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Yoshi Mato May 31, 2015 at 1:21 AM I really enjoyed the humour in this poem. ;) Viv Wigley May 31, 2015 at 7:43 AM Thank you, Yoshi. Regards, Viv

Elizabeth Wyler April 9, 2015 at 3:33 PM Wow! I love the twist. At first I thought it was about a bad relationship, not a frustrating experience with a roll of tape. When I reached the poem's end, I had to smile. Viv Wigley April 9, 2015 at 11:18 PM Oh no, there's nothing worse than a twist in a roll of sticky tape :) Thanks for popping by, ELizabeth. Viv x

Constance La France April 9, 2015 at 10:46 AM Vvi, I was preparing a soulful comment until I reached that surprizing end, wonderful writing, 7, and thanks for visiting my poetry Viv Wigley April 10, 2015 at 4:03 AM that should have read 'gloom'. Must proof read more before I press 'send'. Viv Wigley April 9, 2015 at 11:18 PM Yes, I tried to give the poem a touch of Ingmar Bergman direction, a bit of glppm. Sneaky, eh? Thanks, BW. Viv x

Njeri Hunjeri April 9, 2015 at 4:49 AM I started with some tears building up and ended with a big smile. This is clever! I enjoyed! Viv Wigley April 9, 2015 at 11:15 PM Thanks for visiting, njeri . Viv x

Brian Baumgarn April 8, 2015 at 4:22 AM Gawd...........if that isn't the most frustrating thing. The frustration makes me want to slash my wrists, LOL. Thanks for this great write, Viv Viv Wigley April 8, 2015 at 7:50 AM Come on, Brian, and grow some nails. (not that it will make much difference). Thanks for stopping by. Regards, Viv Jan Allison April 8, 2015 at 4:25 AM Love your comment to me Brian lol:-) Hugs jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2015 at 2:50 AM - Surprisingly end ...... very well done, Viv !!! :)))) - I wish you a lovely day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Viv Wigley April 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM Skal, Viv x

Jan Allison April 8, 2015 at 2:40 AM ha ha ha I wondered where this was going - love the twist at the end - we don't have this issue - fold the final bit over - sorted! hugs jan xx 7 xx Viv Wigley April 8, 2015 at 2:04 PM Never a problem for you, Jan, because you're a woman. And you have great nails. Viv x Brian Baumgarn April 8, 2015 at 4:23 AM I agree, wholeheartedly, Jan, but there are mean, evil, nasty, dirty, devious souls out there that DON'T. I think it should be a felony. Of course, I have been known to be a little harsh.....