POWER IN THE TONGUE

A petite yet sinewy muscle, exuding charisma,
A citadel of expression, tenacious in awe.

Its tentacles sting with a vindictive jest,
While cavernous blooms cradle the nectar’s quest.

Cobblestoned emotions jade my mental slate,
As chronicles surface, vivid and up to date.

A fragile form, each breath a whispered plea,
Cracked like ice beneath a trembling sea.

Nervous breakdowns drown me by the shore;
Patronizing gazes weigh heavily on my core.

A colossal trial looms, plunging me into chiaroscuro gloom,
Echoing the spectral whispers of Annabelle's forsaken room.

Whiffs of solace levitate from amma's lap,
A delicate darling, like rose dew on morning's nap.

Yet, from heaven's soft veil, a Messiah descends,
Bestowing wisdom, like a balm that mends.

A cooing whisper: “Confidence is the finest accessory one can wear,”
Infusing my fragile spirit, quelling mayhem with flair.

A garment forged by time, self, and panache,
Glinting like sapphires in the esoteric cache.

For fear ravages the dungeon’s shadowed depths,
Shattering armor, leaving it fractured, bereft.

Magnetic words defy gravity’s law—
A candle in the rain, my flame untouched, in thaw.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
January 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Sara K
Buch Avatar
January 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Thank u, Ma'am!
Ashley Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Dear Jeta, your use of imagery and metaphor is rich, deep and impactful. Your last line is a grand finale to an exceptional poem. Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Buch Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Ma'am!
Agustin Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this. May God bless you with a prosperous New Year.
Buch Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thank you, Ma'am!
Mukherjee  Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Finely worded verse!! Very nicely rhymed. Awesome read. Congratulations on your win, Jeta!
Buch Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Thank you, Ma'am!
Alex Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 6:09 PM
"Magnetic words defy gravity’s law, A candle in the rain, my flame untouched, in thaw" - Written very realistically and thought provokingly. Congratulations!
Buch Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Thank you! Congratulations to you too!
Jones Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Jeta congratulations on your top win in my contest! I enjoyed your word wizardry with vivid verses including nervous breakdowns and an uplifting Messiah! Great job and thanks for entering my contest!
Buch Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Thank you!
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