Maze

Can you master the long maze,

the twists and 	turns in the haze, shapes and deceptions that daze?
			Life has tiny cuts and blocks,
							passages under
	keys and locks.		Daring to escape
	 						this shallow box.
Love too, 		is caught in the blight		
					with whether it is, 	or isn’t it right.
	It either surprises or deceives outright.
					Swirling and twirling 	to find the way,
spinning and curling 
			at every sway,	soon lost along the way.

	Choose a path,		the maze divides.
Watch your 			slips and slides.
			You’ll exit where the maze provides.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Linda, the cadence of your poem literally swirls, spins, curls and twirls like vertigo in a "maze" where up is down, down is up and everything goes sideways! So well done! Congratulations on your win that exits us from this labyrinth! Easter blessings of joy to you!
Fowler Avatar
April 7, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Hi Sam! It's nice to see you here today. Thanks for the encouraging and uplifting words. I am warmed by your comments. :)
La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Linda, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Fowler Avatar
April 7, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Thank you Constance. I am pleased you liked this poem. Thanks for the placement and contest sponsorship!
Agustin Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. God bless you.
Fowler Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Thank you for the encouragement Beata. :)
Congratulations on your win, ,Linda. Amazing poem Nice rhyme
Fowler Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 7:05 AM
Hi Alfonso - thank you my friend! :)
Maverick Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 1:25 AM
O mazing Peices of puzzling vicissitudal norms We often face in lifes travel changing often as from asphalte to gravel' Linda-Alice.) It was Really good to hear from you.'
Fowler Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 7:04 AM
Thank you Joe, and from you as well :)
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 10:25 AM
- A wonderful poem, Linda ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 10:42 AM
You are kind with your words Anne-Lise. You are welcome here anytime :) hugs!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Maze" is a creative write. Have a great/blessed day writing away...........
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 10:42 AM
Thank you dear Paula. A fun contest for sure. :)
Ayantika Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Back with huge congratulations!! Thoughtful way to format your poem. Sending well wishes
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Thank you Akanksha! :)
Poet Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 8:14 AM
A one-of-a-kind masterwork, Linda, befitting of its position at the top. Congrats
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Many thanks for your thoughtful words Lasaad! :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:47 AM
Love your very original poem, Linda! Isn't life truly a Maze?! Keep creating beautiful poems, Dear Poetess. Congratulations on your top win.
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:54 AM
Many thanks for your sweet comments Mala. :)
Volumes Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:13 AM
A unique masterpiece Linda, worthy of its first placing. Congrats
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Thank you dear Wen. :)
May Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:03 AM
I like how you arranged your poem in a Maze, Well penned, Congrats on your win
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Many thanks Joseph! :)
Radice Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Life's labyrinth beautifully described. Cheers - Gary
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 6:41 AM
Hi Gary. Thanks for the great comment! cheers :)
Volumes Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM
I am quite giddy reading that . What a great maze ! Loved it Linda. So original.
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 6:40 AM
Thank you Wen!
Wolf Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 7:21 PM
So imaginative and creative, Linda. A-maze-ing work of art!!
Fowler Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Thanks gw. Hope it wasn't too hard to read. I fretted over it a little. :) laf
Turner Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Cool write, Linda. Life is indeed a maze. Good read:)
Fowler Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Thanks my friend. Appreciate the read and comment! :)
Peck Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM
I love your poem, Linda! Best of luck. I think it definitely could win.
Fowler Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Many thanks dear Ann. I was afraid it might be too hard to read as formatted. :)
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