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Obsession


Orderly confusion is my little nest,
X-ray vision is almost totally required;
Yes, balanced insanity is needed,
Minor disaster it could be called.
Obviously concealed from a guest,
Randomly organized till desired;
Oddly, cleanups have not succeeded,
Neat mess, I like my things sprawled.
Important trivia I keep in a chest,
Chaotic organization, an obsession wired;

Obscene art, my clothes, a need seeded,
Beyond infinity this beauty enthralled.
Shabby chic is my forever quest,
Expected surprises, second hand inspired;
Small fortune spent unheeded,
Sweet sorrow at times- even I appalled.
Inside out, obsessed, oh I need a rest,
Once again, oh gosh some neatness acquired;
New routine, then my obsession for clutter repeated,
       (Oh will this clutter thing ever be resolved)

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August 19, 2016


Poetry/Acrostic/Rhyme/Obsession
Copyright Protected, ID 16- 819-750-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.

For the contest, Oxymoronic Obsession
sponsor, David Lindsay

Honorable Mention
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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De Burca Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 9:58 AM
congrats on your win
Sergi Avatar
September 8, 2016 at 1:32 PM
Hi BW: i LOVE YOUR APPROACH TO THIS OXYMORON POEM. CONGRATULATIONS!
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2016 at 1:55 AM
dropping back with my congrats Constance:-) hugs Jan xx
Scars Avatar
September 7, 2016 at 1:22 PM
love the acrostic idea Broken Wings, great usage of contrast and you always carry such a wonderful flow lady, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Wigley Avatar
August 21, 2016 at 1:15 AM
This is very clever, and tied in to an Acrostic. Great write, Broken Wings, love it. Viv x
Hamilton Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Very impressive writing, "an expected surprise" with all around greatness, very difficult to achieve a rhyming acrostic with such elegance and flow, richly descriptive, should do well in contest.
Daniel Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 3:42 AM
Great thought and form, Constance:) All the best:)
Marie Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 2:41 AM
Brilliant writing...I love the full bodied richness of your words...they are substantial, so fitting to the theme, and written with an intricacy that is stunning in detail and quite a hoot to read. The oxymorons were plentiful..that this is also an acrostic/rhyme...is extraordinary skillful.:-) A most splendid read, truly a pleasure. My best to you in the contest. A fave, 7+ and a great piece to learn from..thank you :-) blessings, lynn
Scott Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 1:13 AM
Good luck in the contest. Very funny. Well done!!!
Grahamburglar Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 8:00 PM
This was brilliantly done. One of he better acrostics I've read on here in a while. Easy 7 from me, and I wish you the best in the contest. -G
Turner Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Constance, this is not only funny but brilliant! This is most definitely a 7 and absolutely a perfect save for the forms.
Allison Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Very clever acrostic Constance - will post my poem tomorrow - its not half as good as this one!:-) hugs jan xx
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