Eric Cohen Poet Verse

My Manic Birth

Once upon a Monday manic morning I awoke in panic,
Panic with foreboding wrapped, into a world of troubles trapped,
I felt distinctly I’d been slapped, and from my bed of warmth been torn,
My eyes went wide, I cried and cried, that manic morn when I was born.


Submitted February 25, 2020 for the "Poe-etic Verse" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina.

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Moon Harp December 12, 2024 at 8:56 PM Eric, I really like this poem, and you say so much with just a few lines. Eric Cohen December 13, 2024 at 5:39 AM Thanks for the kind words and visit, Moon. Poe is my favorite poet and the Raven my favorite poem.

Sigrid Ermine September 1, 2020 at 10:16 PM Voice of joy - God, - you got it!!

Janice Canerdy March 8, 2020 at 10:34 PM CONGRATS on your win with this well-written "Poe" verse! Janice Eric Cohen March 8, 2020 at 10:40 PM Thanks, Janice. I appreciate it as I've become a fan of yours.

Andrea Dietrich March 4, 2020 at 3:30 PM So glad to see this on the winners' list. congrats, Eric.

Charles Messina March 4, 2020 at 6:29 AM Such a great write, Eric. Love every line. Congratulations my friend on your winning poem in my contest. All the best.. Charlie Eric Cohen March 4, 2020 at 8:57 AM Thanks, Charlie. Cool idea for a contest.

Jenish Somadas March 2, 2020 at 10:59 PM Back with congrats Eric..

Jenish Somadas March 1, 2020 at 11:15 PM Wonderful poem.. I liked the twist at the end.. Great entry in the contest Eric.. Good luck.. Eric Cohen March 2, 2020 at 3:37 PM Thanks for reading, Jenish. Best to you as well.

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2020 at 7:45 PM this is SO cool. I wish I had thought up that idea for the Poe contest!!! Eric Cohen February 28, 2020 at 8:45 PM Thank you, Andrea. I also enjoyed your take on the Poe theme with a life poem.

Line Gauthier February 25, 2020 at 6:52 PM Much enjoyed your poem, Eric. Eric Cohen February 25, 2020 at 8:04 PM Thanks, Line.