Notes About The Poem

A Suzette Swan Arc poem. See my article: Klein’s Vase Verse – A New Poetic Form, dated 5/5/2025.


 

No Way Out

.
No Way Out
A genie in the bottle to grant my wishes—
I’m drifting, 
looking for the red exit sign.

My desire for freedom waning 
     like the moon reflected in hues of blue 
          on the glass
               of a Klein bottle:
     A line begins, 
yet never ends, 
     curling inward,
outward.
 
The terrarium of my life
		shelved between the dust motes of indifference—
	dancing ill-conceived clichés in soporific sunbeams—
it’s a mere curiosity …
 
Words chocked back,
	thoughts lost
		in     the
				labyrinth …
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Hind Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A really deep piece, Suzette. Your writing is really beautiful.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace