Frances Schiavina Poet Free verse

If I Died Now

My mind I caught 
tangled in resentments
dissatisfied in anguish
and regrets
subtracting 
what I had given 
from received
mulled on revenge
for the loss
two straight I's 
bodyguards of frown
livid lips 
stretching face 
down
darkness in eyes
fists clenched tight
that I deserved more
the verdict out.
Looking at the mirror
gasped in fright
if I was to die now 
I'm always right
not even the devil 
would want me
liar!


Second Place Winner: William Kekaula-Final 2021 N-A Choice3

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Sam Kauffman May 8, 2021 at 9:07 AM Congratulations Frances. You have woven together so many vivid images and uniquely creative visual phrases. So well done. Blessings.

Unseeking Seeker May 8, 2021 at 5:14 AM Beautiful poem, Frances! Congratulations on your win! I do concede that this could not be included amongst winners in my contest; but beauty always shines, like the sun! It needs no introduction! God bless

Christuraj Alex May 7, 2021 at 11:19 PM Congratulations!

William Kelii Kekaula May 7, 2021 at 9:59 PM I truly enjoyed the mere frankness that your words had instilled in me, Frances, my gratitude for your participation, and my compliments on your well-deserved placement, Aloha!

Christuraj Alex May 4, 2021 at 9:12 PM Very Beautiful!