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Oh What Misery

Oh what misery! The heart- an indigent and feral beast kept in lock down in an inner cage for my own good What treachery dwells within that creature! It's wiles, it's devious nature eludes my control and entices me to act on base instincts... that leave me in want of spirit, disillusioned... My awakening to sensual pleasures enraptures me... I am left smitten and imprisoned to desire So now...I ask who is the slave and who is the master? The yearning for carnality overwhelms... my conscience is frozen solid... immobile with nothing to mediate debauched desires I spin into delirium... wholly lost in the unholy oblivion of reality I consecrate my mind, and I submit to His will... however, I tread on the edge of a delicate imbalance- Obtuse to the destruction that pummels my will and dedication me, now a willing participant of egregious sin I wallow in self-pity Oh, what misery! Sample for my 8 word challenge contest John Derek Hamilton August 14,2019

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/27/2019 6:23:00 AM

Strong meaningful words. A true New Year's message. Thank you for sharing, Kai

John Hamilton
Date: 12/27/2019 9:31:00 AM

Thanks for passing by Kai, glad to see your nice comment!

Robert Kinard

Date: 12/26/2019 5:15:00 PM

John a battle of the heart and mind. sometimes I like to sit on the bench, and not take one for the team. Nicely done. I like your work.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/26/2019 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Robert for another visit today, you've picked a few different styles of my writing, this one is a free verse, I've been having health problems and I guess it got the better of me that day. Problems and crisis and afflictions make great poetry. Thanks for your kind words.

James Inman

Date: 10/13/2019 3:11:00 PM

Always the battle of mind and body. I like the short lines that intensify the feelings.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/13/2019 3:29:00 PM

Thanks James you picked all my sad ones today, thanks for your kind words of support!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/7/2019 6:27:00 PM

Hello John Hamilton, I am hoping that this poem will win the contest. It is a great poem. Well done. Have a nice evening my friend.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/8/2019 2:04:00 PM

Thanks Darlene, but it's my contest, so I don't think I'll enter it! lol!

Heather Crismond

Date: 8/26/2019 9:34:00 PM

That is so hilariously me that it is quite funny. Well you would've done fabulous I believe.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/6/2019 9:31:00 PM

That's so funny!

Heather Crismond

Date: 8/26/2019 3:35:00 PM

What a coincidence upon reading ur comments I was curious about ur poetry the 1st poem is in the very 1st contest I've ever entered in poetrysoup just this morning. Excellent piece and so very accurate. Good luck!!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/26/2019 4:00:00 PM

Thanks Heather, I'm glad you like my sample poem for my contest, pity I can't enter it lol. Thanks again!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 8/21/2019 3:08:00 PM

Wow John I am in awe of this little piece! In fact a fav! I'm speechless! Amazing!;) I was tempted to enter your contest but this one is truly the best as it can get!;)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/21/2019 5:31:00 PM

Aw thanks Brenda I'm glad you liked it enough to fave it. Now in regards to the contest I do want to see one from you, I'm sure you are quite capable of an amazing write...don't sell yourself short!

Lu Loo

Date: 8/16/2019 10:15:00 AM

great example for the contest, hard to compete with! You always did have great contests :) blessings :)-luloo

John Hamilton
Date: 8/16/2019 10:22:00 AM

Thanks Laura, I look forward to your entry, I think these eight words would mesh nicely with your style.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/14/2019 2:20:00 PM

Didn't realize it was an example for the contest till the end...you know how to paint misery, John..sad evocation!!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2019 4:02:00 PM

Thanks Vijay I look forward to your entry!

Constance La France

Date: 8/14/2019 12:11:00 PM

Wow, John a great example for your contest..I will give it a whirl !

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2019 4:03:00 PM

Thanks Constance, I'm looking forward to your write!

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/14/2019 11:19:00 AM

wow....what an amazing example for your contest....love your free verse expression in this one! Great penning John :) hugs I am going to try and write one, back to work and juggling interviews and drug tests to take on a job with a better company, so somewhat busier than normal but i will find time :) hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2019 4:05:00 PM

Thanks Sandy, coming from you means a lot, free verse is not easy for me, seems like it should rhyme so I keep controlling the urge to rhyme everything, but I'm glad you think this is good, a great confidence booster!