Chetta Achara Poet Sedoka

Notes About The Poem

For:  Speaking of Sedoka Contest

Sponsor: Nette Onclaud 

May 22, 2026

Sedoka - Dead End

 Someone painted "April Fool" 
in big black letters on a "Dead End" sign**

As you float away
I am left on shore alone
watching hope evaporate;
          the voyage dead ends
          but the madman will believe
          rough seas cannot not capsize him.


*Mickey Newbury, 1967
    From  “Just Dropped In
    (To See What Condition 
         My Condition Was In).”
NOTE : The song was written as a satirical warning
about the dangers of using LSD.

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sara Etgen-Baker June 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM stunning verse and well written. Just wow!

Sam Kauffman June 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM Really quite wonderful, Chetta! Congratulations on your win! Chetta Achara June 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM Thank you.

Sotto Poet June 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM Congratulations! Well done, Cheta! The final part is so inspiring. Absolutely stunning. Chetta Achara June 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich May 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM Wow. Deep and wonderful. I love the song you referenced. Congrats Chetta Achara May 31, 2026 at 10:49 PM Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues May 31, 2026 at 5:22 PM Back with congrats!

Kim Rodrigues May 29, 2026 at 9:42 AM Interesting, Chetta! Chetta Achara May 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM Just Dropped in is one of my favorite songs from back in the day.