Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

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In Pursuit of Reason

a single setback
prelude to an avalanche
health, friendships, property, finances
lay buried in angst, waiting for a thaw

life gone awry
paranoia intrudes
beast with talons scrapes the bones
behind each corner it waits

chameleon of many faces
anxiety’s confusing design
apprehension overcomes the victim
when perceiving camouflaged predators

who goes there
friend or foe
stomach knots, eyes tear
prey trembles in the beast’s pursuit

elusive is the light
that leads from the valley of trepidation
where tentacles of anxiety
choke the breath of reason




*February 23, 2019

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Mike Gentile December 15, 2018 at 8:21 AM Carolyn, your terrific write most perfectly defines feelings that I have struggled with. Congratulations on your win xxoo

Vijay Pandit December 14, 2018 at 3:21 PM I'm impressed by the depth of your words..awesome creation depicting facets of life..congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Carolyn.

Joe Maverick April 17, 2017 at 2:42 PM Enjoyed reading here Carolyn, the fear and loss of reason when the affliction becomes to great, And we have all been there or close to it, or will be at some point' it's good to see all the new pieces here.'

Rev. Gerald Dillenbeck April 10, 2017 at 10:32 AM Yikes! And I thought it was just about choosing the path well trod. But, more seriously, this is rich deep good stuff. Thx much. Gerald Oliver

Keith O.J. Hunt March 19, 2017 at 12:17 PM Truly a sincere heartfelt poem Carolyn, the last stanza is killer good; I hope you found some solace at least in releasing those powerful emotions to paper:-) love always. Keith

Judy Ball March 4, 2017 at 12:45 AM Well done Carolyn. There is so much anxiety in the world. uncertainty and worry over things real and imagined. We have to learn to sit back and take a breath and just keep doing our best to do our best. With God all things are possible. God |bless, JB

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 25, 2017 at 10:42 PM Excellent free verse, Carolyn...dark and emotive. Well done and a FAVE for me. Hugs, Rhonda

Arthur Vaso February 25, 2017 at 6:00 PM Stunning dark write and a fav for me, love this style.

Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM We often fear the unknown, it is a human emotion that we all try fervently to conquer. That is where faith comes in, in times such as these. You have expressed these fears beautifully in this moving poem Carolyn. Brava! ; ) 7

Paul Callus February 25, 2017 at 2:48 PM This is free verse at its best, Carolyn. A dark and expressive poetical definition of a troubled mind reeling in murky waters. Hugs // paul

Charlie Smith February 25, 2017 at 1:40 PM Outstanding last verse Carolyn, well done...

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2017 at 1:10 PM - Paranoia, is a form of serious mental illness, cruel suffering Carolyn - Mind / head filled with suspicion and delusions that you describe here in your poem -Anxiety is a lighter form of this disease ... we all have felt at some point ... I want to believe :) - A great description with your words (7) - Best wishes in the contest and a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner February 24, 2017 at 11:25 AM Anxiety can drive one mad for sure, Mrs Carolyn. Probably one reason so many Americans smoke marijuana. It clouds reality. Very well written as usual:)

Joanna Daniel February 24, 2017 at 5:44 AM It's like being in the midst of such a situation, well described, Carolyn:)

Tim Smith February 23, 2017 at 5:45 PM Wow...Great imagery Carolyn

Chris Green February 23, 2017 at 5:27 PM Carolyn, this is so dark and so desperate but a better definition I don't believe could be found anywhere. This poem goes deep and reveals the pain, the confusion and the paranoia associated with anxiety. This is so good. You are extremely talented. Carolyn Devonshire February 23, 2017 at 5:52 PM Thank you, Chris.