The Edge of Reason Not For Contest

The edge of reason---

When head
hots upon a thought
and brain
tired of swimming
in the stream
of wisdom
that streams
to the mind


The edge of reason---

when head
gives not
a solution
to the billion
thoughts
that party
in the mind


The edge of reason---

when pen
fails to splash
the ink
and the
blank book
giggles at the pen


The edge of reason---

when  nose
fails to
inhale and emit
the air
and the brain
is but cold
and the soul
is crossed
the ocean to
another phrase
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 4:52 AM
yes there are so many solutions banded around the world these days, so why do the the problems keep coming back?? love your poem Afolabi...
Callus Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 6:15 AM
We need to reason with our mind and not just act according to what the heart dictates. Regards // paul
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 3:02 AM
- Interesting and superbly written, Afolabi - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 6:18 PM
I enjoyed your take on that theme. Lots of different thoughts on that phrase you were inspired to write!!
Downing  Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 4:58 PM
An interesting write, I enjoyed it :)
Pandit Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 5:53 AM
So well written--a beautiful poem, Afolabi!
Sathasivam Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 4:16 AM
Excellent. Interesting. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it.
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