Strife

I look ugly and sombre
reflected in the gay 
mirror,abashed,
a misplaced creature,
of raging strife
whose soul howls a burning 
cry.

A crescendo of gripping fears 
threatens to engulf me
I stand with conscious 
barrenness
gnawing me,
shameless tears mocking me.

The chaotic future lures me
netting me with glittering 
dreams,
hopeful desires
while I with a pregnant mind
stumble back to the cradle of 
clutching rags.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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November 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Alem. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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August 3, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Alem. Love, Carol
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June 24, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Thanks for all your encouragement.It feels great to be in the midst of so many talented people!
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June 24, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Wow, this was very insightful,,, these words if the person just simply dogging themselves over self-infliction is deep,,, but a light will soon enough shine over... not death but happiness lol...P.D.
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June 24, 2010 at 3:04 PM
There are so many amazing poems written and posted everyday here at PoetrySoup. The poets here grow with each poem they write. It is a pleasure to read them and I am so happy yours is among them today Alem. Love, Carol
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