John Lawless Poet Free verse

Intransigently Intransigent

Why is it the intransigent
find the intransigent
to be pigheaded, willful,
inflexible and pertinacious?
Engaging, as it were,
in an endless “tug-o-war”
neither side allowing
for consideration of 
the fallibility of the inflexibility
of calcified recalcitrance.

Stags, horns locked,
dying on an empty stage
bleach-white bones
rattling in an unfelt wind.


©7/14/2019


Intransigence Poetry Contest
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David Drowley July 31, 2019 at 12:14 PM John, Congratulations on your win! Well written. I was reminded of two moose who fought until their horns were deadlocked and they ended up "bleach-white bones."

Francesca Pappadogiannis July 23, 2019 at 1:19 PM Congratulations on your win John took me back to a scene on the mountain in the middle ages. Just brilliant.

Jeanne Mcgee July 22, 2019 at 6:30 PM Wow...yes why is that? Congrats on a very well penned poem. And on a first place win. John Lawless July 22, 2019 at 6:47 PM As a scotsman once said....."oh lord would ye the gift gee us to see ourselves as others see us"....or something like that...

John Hamilton July 22, 2019 at 4:41 PM This one stood out to me in many ways, congrats John on an excellent poem worthy of a shared top win! John Lawless July 22, 2019 at 6:49 PM Hey John, always an honor to place in one of your contests. You are firm but fair

CayCay Godwin July 20, 2019 at 5:57 PM Loopy logic logically looped with a well-written scoop of truth served in a most creative word rush! The last stanza really seals the deal on word choice appeal. I very much enjoyed this poem. All the best ... CayCay John Lawless July 22, 2019 at 6:51 PM I have learned over the years that before engaging someone in a discussion to ask myself the questions and answer them as i feel he would,,,..talk about looping your logic....thanks for stopping by CayCay

Aqua Marine July 15, 2019 at 2:36 AM Wow! Just had to comment, John, on this hard hitting, well said and truthful verse. Stunning imagery in last four lines...Fav John Lawless July 22, 2019 at 6:52 PM Appreciate your stopping by to read and comment. and a humble thank you for the fav