Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Tethered To a Dying Dream

How silent lies a lone ghost ship
that lists, tethered to its mooring
having run aground 
inside a dying dream, now distant. 

Unearthly selenium skies hang 
mute, limp and discordant
absent of air, breathing death. 

I drift alone in an ominous ocean
devoid of water
hovering in a vacuum of anonymity
absent of that ever essential 
liquid of life. 

I am inert, obscure and obtuse  
languishing in a catatonic state. 
A yawning expanse of emptiness 
marks a melancholy existence 
as if Mars happened 
upon a forgotten corner 
of the earth. 

I feel lost, as I look up 
into surreal clouds
congregating 
in solemn penitence
watching as they move 
upwards and downwards
at random intervals.

Morose are the disturbing dreams
that can send a vulnerable soul
into the abyss of madness.

How freeing it is to awaken
to the renewing gardens of sanity.

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William Kelii Kekaula October 3, 2020 at 3:05 PM A pensive milieu entrances, Laura, for it lingers at full length of your amazing execution truly, blessings on your honorable placement, Aloha! William Laura Leiser October 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM Thank you, William, for the placement! :)

Faraz Ajmal May 7, 2018 at 9:39 AM A great poem full of imaginary, really enjoyed reading this poem of yours, good luck

Darlene De Beaulieu April 21, 2018 at 6:16 PM Hello Laura, you paint a beautiful picture with your words. I enjoyed this read. Have a nice evening my friend.

Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 9:32 PM Awesome poem and a much deserved gold medal win, Laura. Magnificently done.

Eve Roper April 9, 2018 at 10:41 AM Excellent and great imagery, Laura, your verses have been a pleasure to read this morning .. Hugs Eve ~`* Laura Leiser April 9, 2018 at 12:48 PM Thank you, Eve! I wrote this based on an abstract picture. Glad you liked my "interpretation" of it :)

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 2, 2018 at 8:40 PM A splendid take of the image, Laura, captured in superb lines. Love the ending lines, " How freeing it is to awaken to the renewing gardens of sanity." :) Congrats! ~ Artsie Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:10 PM Thank you, Artsieladie! I'm glad you liked my poetic take on the image :)

Susan Gentry April 1, 2018 at 10:23 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed your interpretation of the image. Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Susan :)

Mick Talbot April 1, 2018 at 10:26 AM Congratulations on your win Laura L. Mick Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Mick :)

Heidi Sands April 1, 2018 at 9:01 AM Excellent poem Laura and perfect for the image. Congratulations for your win :) Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Heidi :)

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2018 at 8:36 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Laura :) - Enjoy the last days of Easter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 1, 2018 at 7:55 AM Phenomenal ink Laura, muchos congratulations on your fine top win :) xomo! Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Maureen! Glad you liked this one :)

Joseph May April 1, 2018 at 7:52 AM Laura, you are the only one who chose this image, and you did a fine job of it...Great write and win ...Congrats.. Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:12 PM Thank you, Joseph, for my placement in your contest! I had a feeling I was the only one to do a poem with this image...I wanted to challenge myself, since it is such a unique, abstract picture! :)

Vijay Pandit April 1, 2018 at 7:52 AM Congrats Laura for the #1 win..your poem was among the best! Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you, Vijay! You are so kind and helpful! :)

Kim Rodrigues March 27, 2018 at 9:03 AM Your writing is superb, Laura! Laura Leiser March 27, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you, Kim! This is a high compliment, as I greatly admire your poetic talent :)

Eve Roper March 27, 2018 at 12:07 AM Amazing write, Laura, good luck in the contest.. Laura Leiser March 27, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you, Eve :)

Silent One March 25, 2018 at 10:24 AM Great use of metaphor to express yourself Laura, nice use of alliteration also.. Great poem for the contest.. Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Silent :)

Liam Mcdaid March 25, 2018 at 7:45 AM excellent pen laura dark beautifully painted wishing you a blessed day Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:13 PM Thank you, Liam :)

Viv Wigley March 25, 2018 at 2:07 AM Great write, Laura, I think it works well without the visual. Well done on coming up with something, I keep looking at them and my mind is a blank :( Viv x Laura Leiser April 3, 2018 at 2:13 PM Thank you, Viv! Vijay just sent me instructions about how to upload an image, so I will try it in some of my future poems, if needed. Glad you liked this one, even without the image :)

Vijay Pandit March 24, 2018 at 6:33 AM Excellent poem..enjoyed reading your articulate discourse of thoughts..best for a win, Laura. Laura Leiser March 24, 2018 at 10:59 AM Thank you, Vijay! I still don't know how to attach a picture image to my poem, as this poem would make more sense to people if I did! Glad you liked my take on the visual :)