Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

The Infinity Symbol

The enterprise was doomed to irrevocable failure.
He looked at the board and re-examined his formulas.
The astral entities were too complicated for the earthly mind.
The fear of failure did not dampen his complicated theories.
Could it be that some abstract integral was escaping his perception?
The blemish of his calculations was just before his visage.
His aide looked on like a sentry never opening his mouth.
Then he noticed he had inserted the infinity symbol.
Where for Pete’s sake did that come from?
If he entered the machine and pulled the lever
What would be the result?  The word leapt into his head.
It would be pernicious conclusion.  So he desisted.
No man could traverse time to an earlier time.

8 November 2020

Placed 3

Eight word challenge 11 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Hamilton

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Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2020 at 6:40 PM very creative how you used the words, Victor. A big congrats on your win.

John Hamilton November 13, 2020 at 5:50 PM Well done Victor, I was a little surprised it was you, never pictured you as a Star Trekker congrats on a nice win! I always enjoy your storytelling!

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 12, 2020 at 1:14 AM Very creative poem, Victor. It read like a suspenseful poetic novella. Excellent prose, dear friend. Love and more love always.

Alexis Y. November 10, 2020 at 12:36 PM WoW! Victor, You did an outstanding job with the chosen words. I liked how you incorporated them to write about time travel. Excellent job! Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Angela Crabtree November 9, 2020 at 12:33 PM Back to read this masterpiece again, Victor. Have a great day :)

Sara Kendrick November 9, 2020 at 7:33 AM With humans much is impossible but with God all things are possible. Never doubt God. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Kim Rodrigues November 9, 2020 at 6:33 AM Like it! Clever.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 9, 2020 at 3:39 AM - Find these contest with chosen words difficult ... yours is perfect and gives a powerful meaning - Best wishes in the contest - Have a great new week, my friend Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour November 9, 2020 at 1:16 AM Such a powerful write Victor and so cleverly woven with your poetic pen my friend. Good luck in the contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 8, 2020 at 8:55 PM Your story was so interesting, and I found the ending very satisfying. Nicely done. Good luck in the contest. :)

Angela Crabtree November 8, 2020 at 2:53 PM Well versed, Victor. Makes me think of maybe someone trying to go back in time. I enjoyed reading it :)

Silent One November 8, 2020 at 12:24 PM Very clever way of using these 8 words...

Vijay Pandit November 8, 2020 at 11:28 AM If not for the infinity symbol he would have travelled back in time. I like the way you wrapped the words around a cohesive story line. Great story telling, as always, Victor.

Tom Cunningham November 8, 2020 at 11:16 AM Great use of the allocated words Victor, I have this image of Mr Spock on the bridge of the Enterprise. Tom

Eve Roper November 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM Victor, well placed words to make a good verse.Not a contest I am going to enter. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve