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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 12/12/2024 8:56:00 PM
Eric, I really like this poem, and you say so much with just a few lines.
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Eric Cohen
Date: 12/13/2024 5:39:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words and visit, Moon. Poe is my favorite poet and the Raven my favorite poem.
Date: 9/1/2020 10:16:00 PM
Voice of joy - God, - you got it!!
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Date: 3/8/2020 10:34:00 PM
CONGRATS on your win with this well-written "Poe" verse! Janice
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Eric Cohen
Date: 3/8/2020 10:40:00 PM
Thanks, Janice. I appreciate it as I've become a fan of yours.
Date: 3/4/2020 3:30:00 PM
So glad to see this on the winners' list. congrats, Eric.
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Date: 3/4/2020 6:29:00 AM
Such a great write, Eric. Love every line. Congratulations my friend on your winning poem in my contest. All the best.. Charlie
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Eric Cohen
Date: 3/4/2020 8:57:00 AM
Thanks, Charlie. Cool idea for a contest.
Date: 3/2/2020 10:59:00 PM
Back with congrats Eric..
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Date: 3/1/2020 11:15:00 PM
Wonderful poem.. I liked the twist at the end.. Great entry in the contest Eric.. Good luck..
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Eric Cohen
Date: 3/2/2020 3:37:00 PM
Thanks for reading, Jenish. Best to you as well.
Date: 2/28/2020 7:45:00 PM
this is SO cool. I wish I had thought up that idea for the Poe contest!!!
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Eric Cohen
Date: 2/28/2020 8:45:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. I also enjoyed your take on the Poe theme with a life poem.
Date: 2/25/2020 6:52:00 PM
Much enjoyed your poem, Eric.
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Eric Cohen
Date: 2/25/2020 8:04:00 PM
Thanks, Line.
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