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

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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]???

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 :)

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..

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!

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 :)

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

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-

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... :)

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.

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.

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!

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

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