ROBOTIC FLOATING

She is opaque, at best she is vague,
living in a state of robotic floating.
She wonders if she could borrow emotion
from those whose moods are overflowing.

She feels fake, a skilled adult impostor
constantly fostering a false decorum.
Her life stirs in seasons of autumn
but her grown up has yet to blossom.

Her sleep is a vacation from immune, 
dreaming in deep, emotive grooves.
Her awake is in a concrete room
where neutral moods never move.

She wonders when life withdrew
and she assumed an isolated cocoon. 
She still sips life in small spoonfuls
that she chases with hope subdued.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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December 1, 2019 at 9:07 AM
brilliant, I can relate, congratulations Cay Cay.... and guess what.... everything is gona be O-Cay Cay lol
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November 29, 2019 at 8:33 PM
Excellent read, Peter
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November 28, 2019 at 11:58 PM
Congrats on your winning poem Cay Cay
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February 23, 2017 at 9:57 PM
Congratulations on your win hugs Eve
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February 23, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Ah CayCay, here you artfully dance across language with such skill. : ) Sad theme, yet a joy to behold.
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February 23, 2017 at 9:00 PM
so thought provoking and full of beautiful depth. I was not surprised to see your name on the winners list~ thank you and congrats :)-luloo
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February 5, 2017 at 7:48 PM
You were on a roll lately. This is also VERY good, Caycay. I love how you took that topic and just rolled the waves to something so different and out of the box. I have one I wrote last night but not posted. It was a good theme for us.
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February 5, 2017 at 11:20 AM
You have broken the sound barrier with this one CayCay... unequivocal stupendous writing my friend...we have a winner!!!... god bless...^WW^
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February 5, 2017 at 11:54 AM
You make me feel good! Thank you and hugs ... CayCay
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February 5, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Finding someone you have known forever but have never actually met is really an exciting and wonderful event in one's life. This happens not a lot, but when it does, it sure gets our attention. Poetry like this is the catalyst that brings it all about in ways we simply can not ignore. Pleased to meetcha is a good opening.
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February 5, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Pleased to meet you, as well. I remember reading you last night and should my memory continue to serve me well, I'll be back to see you! Thank you for your gracious and endearing comments. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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February 5, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Wow that's a great poem beyond the breakers x you have taken to a different level well done x
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February 5, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Great imagery and could feel the blandness of her life. Well done, CayCay
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February 5, 2017 at 2:45 AM
Your take on this contest topic is quite unique and creative, CayCay. In life there is nothing wrong with being who we are...better than imitating others! Often it is others who envy us for being who we are! Warm regards // paul
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February 4, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Good imagery here - the second stanza is the oe that stands out for me, a sad tale, reminds me of someone I knew long ago... Best wishes, Dave
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February 4, 2017 at 4:55 PM
Love the pace and mood of this CayCay...those first two lines are outstanding
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