Brenda Chiri Poet Free verse

My Awakening

My quill is forever 
having to MEDIATE 
between my heart 
and my mind

For my mind is OBTUSE 
to loves true existence 
and my INDIGENT heart 
believes in its magic
leaving me in a continuous 
state of DELIRIUM 

Often I wonder if love is 
just an EGREGIOUS lie
Still my soul awaits
love, magical or not

So here I am with 
quill in hand 
to CONSECRATE 
the DELICATE emotion
as I await my
AWAKENING

4th place
Contest;Eight word challenge 9 poetry
Sponsor:John Hamilton
Date:8/22/19

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Ann Gilmour September 13, 2019 at 4:45 AM Congrats to you Brenda on your win in the contest. I really enjoyed your poem, so cleverly written with 'quill in hand' - a delightful read. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Brenda Chiri September 13, 2019 at 7:41 AM Ann thank you so much for your visit and warm comment!;)

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 12, 2019 at 11:22 AM Congratulations on your win,Brenda. Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 11:24 AM Ahh thanks so very much!;)

Beautiful Scars September 12, 2019 at 10:35 AM Beautifully expressed lovely Brenda, that quill of yours sure shines...congrats :)-luloo Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 10:37 AM Laura thank you so very much! Yours was amazing too!;)

John Hamilton September 12, 2019 at 10:18 AM If love is just an egregious lie... loved that line, you are quickly rising the ranks of best poets in my contests, this is a special write Brenda, congrats on a high placement! Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 10:37 AM Thanks so much John for the placement you had a lot of great entries! I am shocked I placed! But thanks again that's a huge compliment coming from talent like yours!;)

John Lawless September 12, 2019 at 8:10 AM If as they say "brevity is the soul of wit" you nailed this contest Brenda. Terse, yet tender. Congrats Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 10:35 AM Thank you so much John!;)

Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 5:22 AM The quill always seems to be the mediator between emotions, heart and mind, creative approach to the theme and nicely penned ... congrats my friend ;) hugs Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 5:26 AM Lol you ain't never lied! No truer words have ever been spoken! Thanks Sandy so much!;)

Lin Lane September 12, 2019 at 4:44 AM The heart wants what it wants and usually takes precedence over our minds, and still we welcome love. Your use of the chosen words was fantastic, Brenda. Lin Lane September 12, 2019 at 7:01 AM Your kindness equals your ability to create beautiful poetry, Brenda. Thank you. Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 5:25 AM Thanks so much Lin! Yours was so amazing! I have always loved the way you write! ;)

Paul Callus August 23, 2019 at 11:42 AM This is excellent, Brenda! You not only inserted all eight prompt words, but also managed to write a beautiful and expressive poem in the process. In my eyes...a winner! ~ Warm regards // paul Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much Paul as always I think your too kind but I will take it! Lol! ;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 23, 2019 at 8:05 AM Wow! Phenomenal piece Brenda! A winner for me. My best to you in the contest! xomo Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 8:46 AM Thanks so much Mo! Always welcome your comments!;)

Chris Green August 23, 2019 at 7:32 AM Very creative and well written. This took talent to complete and you did so beautifully. Best wishes in the contest Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 8:46 AM Thanks Chris! ;)

Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 12:49 AM Wow Brenda, you nailed this contest! I love how you used these words with such brevity, yet with such meaning. Bravo! A top winner for sure! : ) xxoo Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 12:55 AM Thanks so much Connie! I really appreciate it!;)