No Purpose Pulses

My flesh is flush with inadequacy each day
for no purpose pulses inspiration my way

No motivation shows to validate
	that my energy even palpitates -
I am a daytime deficiency breathing.
All things seem possible before I sleep
 	then night’s energy sun fades into lethargy:
I rise to flounder, flail and fail to move so never do I see the
me that my prayers and hopes wish new days would promote.
	Has karma woven my desires revoked
	or am I now a bad aging type of joke?
I cannot grope life’s enthusiasm
	nor can I fathom what has happened,
		but I am sad that my self-esteem’s armor
			has been pierced by darkness infused drama …

home clocks loud mock me as moments find me unchanged just aged within ticks tocking my stopped impetus in passion’s puddled blandness
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 7:46 PM
I am so happy for you that you placed high with this gem, Caycay. I can't be here long but let me see if you put any other new one up lately. I notice Brian seems to like free verse lately. I won with my free verse too! and he seems to like personal ones like this one. BIG congrats and happy valentine day again to my sweet sweet friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 11:58 AM
I am so happy to see you are still entering contests, when I saw your name next to mine. Congratulations on your First Place win. I hope you enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day my friend! Much Love xxoo
Foster Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Excellent. Read a winner to me. You make it look, or in this case, "read" easy. Ann
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM
A wow for this fabulous entry CayCay! Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo : )
Messina Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 6:19 AM
What a lovely poem CayCAy. Congrats on your win. Hugs Charlie
Mcgee Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 7:41 PM
all things seem possible before I sleep...a wonderful line. Congrats CayCay on your win.
La France Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 7:34 PM
CayCay congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write
Scars Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 6:11 PM
wow what a poem! great job sweet lady, congrats :)-luloo
Dietrich Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 3:55 PM
wow, her contest really inspired you to a tremendous job, Caycay. And knowing how you struggle with such things, I see this as a very sincere and heartfelt write. You used some great assonance in this free verse poetry! a fAVE (those syllable counters are crazy. your last line is just fine. I only look up words I am not sure about, so I do not ever see the whole lines. A site like that will only confuse us!!)
Pandit Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 3:49 PM
A splendid write CayCay..most can relate to the feelings you convey..that makes your poem so powerful..true to real life. So many potent words and wonderful verses..so well written!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:23 AM
You have some amazing lines starting right from the title. You put a lot of thought into this piece. Hugs Rick.
Romios Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 7:52 PM
What a poem, Cay-Cay! Breathlessly, Well done.you must know I do crave depth like yours in poetry. You are an inspiration for me. Flowers to you. Panagiota
Mchattie Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 6:57 PM
It is not how many times you fall down... it is how many times you get up that determines your quality of life. Get up... dust yourself off and go get em. Have a great day my friend.
Godwin Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 7:14 PM
This is but a piece of my entirety, plus I would never turn away from joy or a good mood which are blessedly a part of the mix that is my life. A temporary challenge it is, not a finality sentence. Thank you for your warm and encouraging words, David. All the best ... CayCay
Y. Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 6:47 PM
Wow! CayCay, I can relate to this poem more than you know. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day- Alexis
Godwin Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM
I think I will enjoy the rest of this day, even dinner preparation which according to the clock should happen about now. I embrace the Wow and I do well believe many will relate. Thank you for your comments - always a pleasure. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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