Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Suspended

Wishing    a truer vision of self 
     expression that breaks the mold of concealment
                   to face the costs of starkly truthful
                   to restore confidence chipped, eroded
                   to drain a bog of self doubt reason

Resolved  the splattered mess of sham posing ends
                   my muffled cry, "Do it now"
Kick start a rush that fills one's veins
                    voicing faith that needs unearthing
                    breaking fragments of hibernation

Something happens
                          we lose our way
                          tightly wound plans fray
 Agitated self hits the pause button
                          pandemic lethal from variants brutal
Sign around my neck: "Do Not Disturb
                          Self Improvement on Hiatus"





Poem composed: January 29, 2021 (revised April 12th)

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Harry Horsman September 4, 2021 at 4:43 AM Been there done that Brian, the poetry superb, the feeling num. Brian Sambourne September 4, 2021 at 5:18 AM Greetings Harry, Thank you for your drop by + comment. I appreciate your views. Best wishes, Brian

Sam Kauffman February 24, 2021 at 10:17 AM Wonderfully creative, Brian. The formatting, the creative use of words and unique images all blend to your delightful conclusion! I like your take on the theme. Congratulations on your win! Brian Sambourne February 24, 2021 at 10:44 AM Hello Sam, my appreciation for your encouraging thumbs up. It's chaps such as yourself that keep me writing. My lower contest placements have me questioning my skills. Best wishes + thanks again, Brian

Paula Goldsmith February 24, 2021 at 9:24 AM Congratulations on your win. I Love Your Sign, "Sign around my neck: "Do Not Disturb Self Improvement on Hiatus." I think I will make one. This is toooooo good to pass up. Have a blessed day with your win............................ Brian Sambourne February 24, 2021 at 10:47 AM Thanks so much, Paula. I appreciate your visit to my contest offerings. You are most thoughtful in your responses. Take care. Be well always, Brian

Constance La France February 24, 2021 at 8:16 AM Brian, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your win in the contest _ Constance Brian Sambourne February 24, 2021 at 8:44 AM Greetings Constance, thank you for reading my small submission as I am far down the list of entries in acknowledgement. You are most thoughtful. Best wishes, Brian

David Kavanagh February 4, 2021 at 4:16 AM Yes indeed Brian, self improvement on hiatus, you have put a lot of self evident logic into this introspective piece, I get it totally, great writing, best of luck in the contest, cheers David Brian Sambourne February 4, 2021 at 8:43 PM Thanks very much, David. You are very generous with words that firmly encourage. Best wishes. Brian