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I Am Impaled

Flailing madly
Against the tide,
I am impaled
By the futility of life.

Slowly losing myself
In the bitter cold,
The devil's clenching fingers
Encase my soul.

Copyright © Deb Radke | Year Posted 2019

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August 25, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Deb, your use of the word "Impaled" in the title of your poem greatly amplifies the desperation and despair of each stanza. Well done! Fav for me. Best wishes~ Warren.

Richard Lamoureux

August 1, 2019 at 9:29 AM

You painted this picture vividly in a succinct way. I hope she made an escape.

August 3, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Thanks, Richard, for the thoughtful comment. I, too, hope she makes it out alive. Best wishes. Deb

July 31, 2019 at 3:45 AM

Love this one.

July 31, 2019 at 3:18 PM

Thank you, Line. Best wishes.

July 30, 2019 at 4:45 PM

A potent, powerful verse Deb--all the best.

July 31, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Thanks, Vijay. "Impaled" is a very powerful word inviting me to write with darkness. Best wishes.

July 30, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Oooh this is gripping writing Deb, hope it does well, it's a winner to me!

July 31, 2019 at 3:21 PM

Hi John. Thanks for the kind words. This one rather wrote itself with "impaled" as a dark inspiration. Best wishes.

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