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Inertia

Inertia

Blocked by walls of fear;
 Paralyzed footsteps - can’t breathe;
  Struck by indecision’s stones
   Stuck in time, the soul;

Reason crippled, heartbeats numbed - 
Inertia casts blackest spells.

3-23-20
Sedoka
Theme: Inertia
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2020

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L. J. Carber Date: 4/25/2020 11:33:00 AM Congrats Sam, on your 1st [place--this poem, to me at least, is darker than some readers seem to see--is not 'inertia' really code for depression [a beast that once almost did me in]??? Login to Reply

Edward Ibeh Date: 4/24/2020 1:48:00 PM Back with congrats on yet another first place win, Sam:-) This poem is a gem! You really should write more sedokas, bud. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/24/2020 10:36:00 PM Thank you Edward. You introduced me to the sedoka and I am grateful. Your wonderful theme really inspired me. Looking forward to writing more sedoka. Be blessed!

Greg Gaul Date: 4/24/2020 12:30:00 PM Clever stuff here Sam. So clever, I had no problem overcoming it to write this laudatory review...inertia, dear bard. Congratulations. Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 4/24/2020 12:14:00 PM Sam, your first sedoka and you have two first place contest placements... congratulations! I was paralyzed and indecisive about sending you this, but eventually overcame my inertia ;^) Another walk-off homer! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/24/2020 10:28:00 PM Caught between first and second? Thank you dear friend! I see you're safe at second! I really enjoy this form. Blessings - time to steal third!

Edward Ibeh Date: 4/18/2020 4:51:00 PM Succinct yet powerful write, Sam:-) Congratulations on your first place win in my contest! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/18/2020 6:23:00 PM Edward, thank you for this great theme and for the honor of a first place win in your contest. I am deeply honored especially considering all of the great entries you had. Love this Sedoka format. Had never tried it before. Blessings to you my friend. Stay healthy!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/13/2020 1:04:00 PM - Congratulations on a great winning poem in Edward Ibeh Sedoka contest, Sam ... so true :) - // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 10:11:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. Inertia was a great theme to ponder, then ponder, then ponder. Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

Jenish Somadas Date: 4/13/2020 12:22:00 AM Wonderful composition.. Great victory Sam.. Congrats.. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 10:06:00 PM So appreciative of your message, Jenish! Thank you!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/12/2020 7:20:00 AM Wow! You handled this with just the right touch! Congratulations, Sam! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 10:04:00 PM I am honored, Kim. Thank you! Felt stuck with several ways to go on this poem. Inertia in action! Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

Sandra Adams Date: 4/11/2020 10:39:00 PM back to say congratulations my friend and wish you a Happy Easter... hugs and blessings :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 10:00:00 PM So appreciative of your congratulations dear friend. Hope you had a wonderful Easter. hugs...

John Watt Date: 4/11/2020 9:11:00 PM Sam, you did so well in capturing complex human reality in 38 syllables. There is real wisdom here, a real empathy. One of your darker writes. Happy to see you receive a #1 placement with it. ~ John Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 9:56:00 PM Thank you, John! Did a little foot dragging before writing this sedoka! Experience really is the best teacher!

Michelle Faulkner Date: 4/2/2020 5:38:00 PM Wow, love your wording here 'indecisions stones' and 'reason crippled' - great entry for the contest, Sam- Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/13/2020 9:54:00 PM Thank you for your encouraging message. It was quite an experience delving into the theme of inertia and then putting it into a sedoka format. I appreciate your feedback.

Sandra Adams Date: 3/24/2020 9:05:00 AM so true to life at this time... well penned Sam... excellent write for the contest.. hugs and blessings my friend... :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/24/2020 1:38:00 PM Always good to hear from you Sandra. Your messages always carry such wonderful seeds to ponder. I wanted to put the feelings of being stuck into this poem. So glad that is coming through the words. Thank you. Hugs and many blessings to you my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/24/2020 8:00:00 AM An hologram of reality so forcefully expressed dear, Sam. Just superb ! Blessings. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/24/2020 1:34:00 PM Love the visual in your message dear friend. Thank you for your visit and your feedback! Always appreciated!

Eve Roper Date: 3/23/2020 10:49:00 PM you've captured the meaning of Inertia, Sam. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/23/2020 10:58:00 PM Thank you Eve. I hope this poem reaches out to touch on this universal emotional experience. Grateful for your feedback and your good wishes!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/23/2020 5:18:00 PM You have nailed inertia. Great write! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/23/2020 5:46:00 PM Thank you so much Caren! I am honored by your message. I just tried to remember the feeling of inertia and not being able to move either forward OR backwards! Hope you are healthy. Stay well. Prayers and Blessings.

John Watt Date: 3/23/2020 4:11:00 PM Sam, I know what this feels like. You've hit on all the low points: indecision, reason crippled, the fear of venturing out, paralysis. I'm in awe of your insight and conversion to concise, relateable words. Great title too. Well done, friend, and GL in the contest ~ John Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/23/2020 5:01:00 PM John, As always Thank You! I tried to tap into what I have experienced when inertia hits then tried to put it into images! So glad this resonated with you. You are always a good sounding board my friend! Thanks for your good wishes too - so very appreciated! Stay well! Blessings