Jenish Somadas Poet Free verse

Maze

With timid steps and a trembling heart
I walked through verdant barren paths.
Toward a rusty gate it took my feet
Into a garden of roses among the weeds.
Carmine flowers, dripping in blood
Wrung my heart in pain of fear.
They caught me from every side
With their lithe and sharp thorny fingers.
Raveled in clutches of copious wines
Turning and twisting I struggled to escape.
Evening shades pirouetting ghosts
Trapped in light tracing fiery faces.
Pouring perspiration pooled my feet
Shedding grappling thoughts I decided to run.
Back to the sinuous path,
Away from the puzzle of life,
Till I reached the black bricked wall,
Beyond it I lost my memories,
Maze of mind closing behind me.


First Place in Maze - 10 Word Challenge Poetry Contest sponsored by A Dear Heart

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Pandita Sietesantos July 1, 2020 at 3:52 PM Hi Jenish, congratulations for your top win with this incredible write! Beautiful interweaving of those 10 challenging words! Hugs. Pandita Jenish Somadas July 1, 2020 at 11:29 PM Thank you Pandita for your kind words.. Have a great day..

Constance La France July 1, 2020 at 3:28 PM Jenish, congratulations on your win in my maze contest, excellent writing and a FAV for me, and I love that image too _Constance Jenish Somadas July 1, 2020 at 11:29 PM Thank you Constance.. Your FAV is sweeter than the win.. Thank you for your contest.. It really inspiring our imagination to fly..

Aditi Mishra July 1, 2020 at 2:12 PM This is really creative and intriguing Jenish! Love how you unravel the mystery of mind and memories in the maze. Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring :) Jenish Somadas July 1, 2020 at 11:27 PM Thank you Aditi.. A sweet appreciation from the winner.. I'm delighted..

Sandra Adams July 1, 2020 at 6:09 AM wow this is an excellent write...I can see the word choices led us on a similar path with some of the same imagery, though yours was deeper and better... congratulations on your first place win! hugs Jenish Somadas July 1, 2020 at 11:26 PM Thank you Sandra for the appreciation.. Have a great day..

Kai Michael Neumann July 1, 2020 at 5:07 AM You scripted an amazing maze here. Jenish Somadas July 1, 2020 at 5:10 AM Thank you Kai..

Panagiota Romios June 29, 2020 at 6:09 AM One of the best I have ever read at the soup. Thank you. You have a new follower, Jenish in me! Best, best to you. Panagiota xx Jenish Somadas June 29, 2020 at 11:45 PM Thank you Panagiota for your delightful comment.. Takecare always..

Michelle Faulkner June 27, 2020 at 12:31 PM This takes you down the twisting path of fear and pain with such evocative skill, I really like 'lithe and sharp thorny fingers' - best wishes for the contest! Jenish Somadas June 29, 2020 at 11:44 PM Thank you Michelle.. I'm happy to know that you liked it..

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2020 at 6:12 PM I am with Vijay and WW. this is a wowser. You sure got inspired by Dear Heart's words! Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM Thank you for your kind support Andrea..

Vijay Pandit June 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM WOW! Superbly done, Jenish-- a winning poem for me. Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM Thank you for your kind support Vijay..

Winged Warrior June 24, 2020 at 6:08 AM Wowsers!!...great entry Jenish...Dear Heart will love this superb verse...^WW^ :o) Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 11:31 PM Thank you for your support WW..

Demetrios Trifiatis June 24, 2020 at 5:45 AM Dancing verses in the tune of melodious rhymes dearest, Jenish! Hugs xxx Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 11:31 PM Thank you Demetrios..

Mahtab Bangalee June 24, 2020 at 5:33 AM beautiful poem shared for the Maze - 10 Word Challenge Poetry Contest....puzzling everywhere the thought Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 5:39 AM Thank you Mahtab..