Sarah Ismail Poet Free verse

The Descent

Oh, no have I fallen into the
ones I despise the most 
The vitriol and apathy
Those who were already there when I came
Those who I cannot seem to exile
Yet my constant need for notice
My constant need for clarity for 
 care, help, for solace, the basics 

Oh, no have I been swallowed 
By the insults and ignorance 
So much I wouldn’t even be able to tell between
compliments and insults 

Which is which I ask myself
The days still counting 
I ask the void again 
Which is which
Because it cannot be
That their intent is so stark 
That a line draws itself 
To a point where i cannot repel the malice
 I cannot fight the mean 
The loved ones, the ones 
who’s image looks so normal 
Mine looks delusional 

Oh, no I see now 
It’s no question 
I have fallen 
Oh, no 
I can’t get up now can I 
I can’t get up
Oh, no

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Karen Jones January 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM Sarah congrats on your win in my contest! Your poem's focus on lack of Peace or fallen was well written. There are others who did not place because they did not mention peace or lack of pace but your poem was strong in the subject matter. Thanks for your entry! Blessings