Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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Grabbing a Life Line

Night bring terrible memories,
shadows of yesteryears,
it takes my breath away
in fears, anguish and hell.
An ugly wolf runs after me
as I slither in the mud
heart beats burst my chest with pains.
Please take away those forces
that rumble in my midriff
driving me crazy with dread.
I cannot cry, I can only pray
that dawn arrives
with its damask cupola
when stars fade away 
and the moon hides its face in shame.
Why is the break of day so far away?
I lie numb on the settee
Perspiration running down my cheeks.
I skate near life's edge
I try to grab a lifeline,
find only puffs of hot dry air.
And time goes by so slowly,
pain like the claws of an eagle
squash my soul of its life.
No, I will not cry, I will only pray.
Dear God, thanks,
You've given me a new day.

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M. L. Kiser May 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM This is an intense piece, well crafted for effect; strong energy in this. Well done.

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 17, 2022 at 12:41 PM Victor, your brilliant poem took the central figure from the darkness of uncertainty and fear, into the light and certainty of God's new day. Very nicely written.

Paulette Calasibetta May 13, 2022 at 11:55 AM Victor, your imagery of a nightmare takes my breath away....I am glad you awoke to a "New Day". Very emotional write. :)Paulette

Sara Kendrick May 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM Very emotive and expressive work you have written in these lines. Remembering the past whether in a dream, nightmare, or in insomnia can sometimes be very upsetting. Your words caught my attention in this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos May 12, 2022 at 11:29 AM Nightmares are horrid! However this one that you entwined with your poetic talent, you have spun into an awesome write - great poem Victor. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer

Alexis Y. May 11, 2022 at 10:31 PM WoW! Victor, That was some nightmare.You captured a terrifying nightmare very well. Thank God for a brand new day. Well done-Alexis

Harry Horsman May 11, 2022 at 7:23 PM Wow, some nightmare here, Victor. Makes for excellent poetry.

Delice Arleen Skelly May 11, 2022 at 9:40 AM Wow, understand how sleep can be hard to come by after these night terrors..Well done Victor..Delice

Joanna Daniel May 11, 2022 at 7:19 AM Can relate to this many a time in my life too, Victor, deeply felt poem:) the last line is the only way to keep going, sometimes I sing hymns to calm my mind, when I can't sleep:)

Deb M May 11, 2022 at 6:28 AM Hi Victor….night time can certainly bring fears, worries and negative thoughts to the forefront off ones mind. Daylight puts it back into perspective. Very relatable and beautifully described Victor . Debx

Valsa George May 11, 2022 at 4:56 AM I am seeing this poem only now ! You have so powerfully presented the anguish you experience in the night ! When sleep evades, fearful thoughts bombard into our mind. When day breaks, it is such a relief . I am sure this is fictional. Very powerful delineation of fears illusory and imagined, dear friend....

John Lawless May 10, 2022 at 6:31 PM those "I'm afraid to open my eyes I may still be there" moments. Great write Victor with all the angst and eeriness of the real thing......well done

Eve Roper May 10, 2022 at 1:03 PM Nightmares can be pretty frightening, if not careful it affects the heart. Enjoyed reading.

Kim Rodrigues May 10, 2022 at 12:42 PM Sounds terrible at night! Hugs ~ K8m

Sotto Poet May 10, 2022 at 9:57 AM Victor, you've written excellent poetry. You caught the tumultuous nighttime atmosphere that many people believe is never-ending. Personally, I'm frightened of not being able to fall asleep and even more afraid of not being able to get out of bed. Fear and happiness are conveyed via the use of emotive language.

Tom Cunningham May 10, 2022 at 5:26 AM Funny how in the dark of night all your fears and demons come to the fore and you can't wait for daybreak. Tom

Unseeking Seeker May 10, 2022 at 5:05 AM Powerful, poignant, piercing

Vijay Pandit May 10, 2022 at 4:54 AM Excellent write, Victor--you captured the turmoil of night that many feel is never ending. Emotive words convey the fear and joy of life.

Anil Deo May 10, 2022 at 3:12 AM I read these in the poem's middle, "I cannot cry, I can only pray that dawn arrives." Happy you repeated them with positive vibes at the end (Most American stories - including for big & small screens - follow this pattern. Well-done, Victor. May I add? I try to live one minuet to the next ... dawn is too far often, stemy goals are "Get through the minute, then few minutes ..." and increments thereafter. shalom, shalom. Truly leesed to be able "to pray." John Lawless May 10, 2022 at 6:36 PM Leo, your response contains a wonderful typo or a Freudian Slip .."I try to live one MINUET to the next"...it just seemed so perfect in light of Victor's hellish poetic revelation.