John Lawless Poet Free verse

Sardonic Soliloquies

Am I that never-ending poem
Shivering in alliteration’s chill
Age stumbling over “new” ideas
Youth shouting in the shadows
Words trapped in a myriad of madness
Tap dancing on bare feet
Meandering through the metaphoric memory
Of sardonic soliloquies
Now and then poetically posturing
Seeking to regain center stage
Reciting lines never to be heard
A performance for one, by one
An act played out on the curtain-less stage
A poem scratched on the edges of life

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sara Etgen-Baker July 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM loved the title and that same line within your poem....especially liked the last two lines ... wishing you well.

Gershon Wolf July 21, 2026 at 8:21 PM That curtainless stage is one I'm all too familiar with, John. Take a bow. John Lawless July 22, 2026 at 5:48 AM ...does that bow come with arrows....

Ink Empress July 21, 2026 at 6:57 AM Wow! One of those poems that give the wow effect dear John! Honestly I loved it from the start till the end!! Especially love the ending but everything about this just made me fave this one! Love love it! Sending you light always ~ John Lawless July 22, 2026 at 5:47 AM I'll take that "WOW" and savor it. Thanks for stopping by to read and enjoy the poem and for the "fave".