Chiquitachiamaka Baity Poet Free verse

Poetry Held Captive

Poetry held captive, I can’t find my words
If I scream them out loud, they would still go unheard

Poetry held captive, imagination is stained
Soiled my inspiration, now I’m stricken with pain

Poetry held captive, nowhere to be found
My mind speaks a thousand tongues, but there is no sound

Poetry held captive, no way of escape
Violating my expressions, committing lyrical rape

Poetry held captive, I can’t find my voice
My heart no longer sings; there’s no need to rejoice

Poetry held captive, I can’t find my verse
Without it I’m lost, as if I’m cursed with a curse

Poetry held captive, where are my thoughts
Daggers piercing through my mind, it’s like poetic assault 

Poetry held captive, alone and distraught 
I’ve searched high and low, my lyrics are sought


Poetry held captive, it longs to be freed
Release this hold you have, take these chains off of me.



Chiquita Baity

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Jslambert Mister Roboto November 9, 2011 at 6:52 AM YOU aren't being held captive right now are you? lol miss seein your new poems!

Wole Francis August 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM at times we all feel dat way, when no matter how u try the words will just not come. i love it and i must confess .......u are good.

Judy Ball August 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM I think we've all been there my friend. Good job here. God Bless, JB

Ingibo Benson August 12, 2011 at 6:23 PM Beautiful write dear!

James Peranteau August 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM Hello Chiquita...I'm trying my darndest to feel your lack of write, yet I find it in every stanza here dear poet, words spilling on slip, which is truly an encouragement for those of us who do have moments of blank ! It seems, even with your "writers block", you have brilliantly caused poesy to fill this page with thought ! And this day, you go down as one of my favorite poets ! Have a wonderful weekend my friend...much love, james James Peranteau August 12, 2011 at 12:08 PM May 30/2011, you may appreciate the write of mine, "Empty halls of blank" !

Zzzzz Zzzzz August 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM A very powerful and passionate poem about the frustrations and anguish of writer's block! Well done! Robert.

James Foulk August 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM a very creative write, enjoyed it. thank you for commenting on Rite Spot.

Dan Kearley August 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM Staring at a blank page Words that won't come out Causing your mind to rage Look for something you have never seen Perhaps a cloud up in the sky With a mental ease The words begin to fly :-) Sorry...I just had to write. I loved the poem <3

Joseph Osita August 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM Sound like lamentations of a writer in block but I'm sure you are not the writer because the poem will contradict it. Hahaha. An excellent write,Chiamaka. Thanks for sharing

Dr Hitendra Mehta August 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM Baity - maze of thoughts often arrest the flow of poetry. But you have done well to kidnap the hijacker !!! I appreciate your kind comments on my work Dad Son Dad. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Lori Lucas Mcclure August 10, 2011 at 6:17 AM I enjoyed your poem...actually been there !!!!!!!!!!wonderful write!!! Thank you for your kind comments I appreciate it!----Lori

Joel Lee August 10, 2011 at 2:52 AM Rather seems to be you been held captive and your words are free... well written:D

Aleasha Martin August 10, 2011 at 2:24 AM Thanks for the love chiquita! I like this piece you wrote :) very well written!

John Smith August 10, 2011 at 2:22 AM Your poetry isn't held captive. It flows easy, free and delightful.

Juanita Warden August 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM Oh my, this is how I feel sometimes..Love this writing...Enjoyed..jo