Maelstrom

"A maelstrom of whirling emotions in me shout, 
Penning it down helps me sort it out." 
                                          ~ by poet

Man is a jumble of emotions, 
A maelstrom of conflicting passions, 
Enshrined in his heart are strong notions, 
Love, mercy, peace, joyful compassions
Swirl together in mind's deep oceans, 
Turmoil in this vortex leads to war, 
Restlessness and negative uproar;
Overthinking whirls of thoughts explored, 
Maelstrom of feelings in poems poured. 


20th March 2023

For Constance La France's "Writing challenge - M words" contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 4/6/2023 4:00:00 PM
Jo, what a wonderful, insightful acrostic. Beautifully constructed. Every line filled with wisdom and dynamic images - "vortex leads to war." Blessings of Easter joy to you! Peace from the maelstrom.
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Date: 4/3/2023 4:55:00 AM
Joanna, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
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Date: 3/21/2023 9:39:00 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely poem, Jo :) - hugs
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Date: 3/21/2023 9:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your  Acrostic write is creative. Love your quote. Have a great/blessed day writing away...........
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Date: 3/21/2023 9:10:00 AM
A very beautiful acrostic on a dangerous theme, Maelstrom. Grand work. Congratulations!
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Date: 3/21/2023 7:16:00 AM
A great acrostic shouting out the feelings of poets in poetry. Congratulations on your win Jo! :)
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Date: 3/21/2023 7:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Jo. Best wishes.
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Date: 3/21/2023 6:51:00 AM
Very nicely done Jo, Congrats on your win
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Date: 3/21/2023 6:00:00 AM
Congrats!!! Well done!
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Date: 3/21/2023 6:00:00 AM
Congrats!!! Well done!
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Date: 3/21/2023 5:59:00 AM
Congrats!!! Well done!
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Date: 3/20/2023 8:11:00 PM
It is beautifully penned. Best of luck in the contest, Jo. :)
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Date: 3/20/2023 12:09:00 PM
I should have done mine in YOUR style. Mine is so long!!! Great job.
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Date: 3/20/2023 11:44:00 AM
Great descriptive wording in this, good luck to you :)
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