John Hamilton Poet Free verse

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 December 27, 2019 at 6:23 AM Strong meaningful words. A true New Year's message. Thank you for sharing, Kai John Hamilton December 27, 2019 at 9:31 AM Thanks for passing by Kai, glad to see your nice comment!

Robert Kinard December 26, 2019 at 5:15 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 December 26, 2019 at 5:48 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 October 13, 2019 at 3:11 PM Always the battle of mind and body. I like the short lines that intensify the feelings. John Hamilton October 13, 2019 at 3:29 PM Thanks James you picked all my sad ones today, thanks for your kind words of support!

Darlene De Beaulieu September 7, 2019 at 6:27 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 September 8, 2019 at 2:04 PM Thanks Darlene, but it's my contest, so I don't think I'll enter it! lol!

Heather Crismond August 26, 2019 at 9:34 PM That is so hilariously me that it is quite funny. Well you would've done fabulous I believe. John Hamilton September 6, 2019 at 9:31 PM That's so funny!

Heather Crismond August 26, 2019 at 3:35 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 August 26, 2019 at 4:00 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 August 21, 2019 at 3:08 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 August 21, 2019 at 5:31 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!

Beautiful Scars August 16, 2019 at 10:15 AM great example for the contest, hard to compete with! You always did have great contests :) blessings :)-luloo John Hamilton August 16, 2019 at 10:22 AM Thanks Laura, I look forward to your entry, I think these eight words would mesh nicely with your style.

Vijay Pandit August 14, 2019 at 2:20 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 August 14, 2019 at 4:02 PM Thanks Vijay I look forward to your entry!

Constance La France August 14, 2019 at 12:11 PM Wow, John a great example for your contest..I will give it a whirl ! John Hamilton August 14, 2019 at 4:03 PM Thanks Constance, I'm looking forward to your write!

Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 11:19 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 August 14, 2019 at 4:05 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!