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The Chaos in my Heart


My heart is but the breaking waves
of an angry ocean in motion

It beats at a rate faster than most
riddled with pain from a lifetime of angst

The chambers take turn churning thick blood
poisoned by memories of what is dark and decayed

The chaos within pounds my chest
and I scream for peace and relief from punishment

Come here and feel my pulse
see the evil that resides within

For the truth can one day spill from my lips
but will forever remain pounding in my heart

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/27/2025 1:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a powerful write you have here. Great Ending... Have a wonderful spring day writing away.........

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/26/2025 12:08:00 PM

Such a powerful poem is THE CHAOS IN MY HEART. The biology of the beating heart is so strong that I detect my own heart in synchrony. Please read a book on self-care, as such angst can lead to illness (from one who knows). Good luck with the contest.

Michael Tor

Date: 4/25/2025 11:11:00 PM

Heartfelt to read Robert, hope it was just for the contest and not reality...

Sara Jama

Date: 4/24/2025 1:02:00 PM

Congratulations on placing in my contest. Your poem bleeds emotions. You can truly feel the heartache in your write. From "The chambers take turn churning thick blood poisoned by memories of what is dark and decayed," to Come here and feel my pulse see the evil that resides within." I could feel every word and the angst behind them. Fantastic poem.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/23/2025 4:43:00 AM

Dear Robert, This feels like a very sincere poem that comes from a very deep place, expressing chaos within that sometimes you suppress and not many could see! Youv done an excellent job giving a very creative and poetic take with slight metaphors and seamless flow of words! I especially loved and felt “ It beats at a rate faster than most riddled with pain from a lifetime of angst The chambers take turn churning thick blood” soul hitting really! I see why you were placed in saras contest! Congratulations, sending you light, today and always!