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The Jigsaw Puzzle

Have you ever been insane? Lost inside your own pain Just trying hard to figure out What this life is really about? There are voices up in my mind Sometimes sanity is hard to find Whenever I find myself all alone I keep knocking but no ones home I study the lines that cover my face The jigsaw puzzle seems out of place I don’t seem to know myself anymore Seems my monkey took off with a whore The only thing left sitting here is me And my one-day at a time sobriety When it all starts breaking down I am just a ghost inside a clown But I reckon that too will be ok Long as I remember how to pray

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Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/4/2009 11:15:00 AM

Michael, prayer can carry us through all the hard times. Another good write. Vince

Cecil Hickman

Date: 3/1/2009 7:10:00 PM

an amazing piec of analysis of you,,life is just like a jigsaw puzzle you have to find and fit the pieces,,a wonderful write,,I too can relate to this in so many ways,,Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem,,,blessings..Cecil

Illyanna De La Keur

Date: 3/1/2009 12:39:00 PM

very nicely written as a recovering alcholic it warms my heart

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/1/2009 10:22:00 AM

Michael, love the line "I keep knocking by no one's home." I can really feel your struggle in this poem. Thanks for sharing, Carolyn

Mary Duhart

Date: 2/28/2009 3:40:00 PM

Michael if we were all honest with ourselves we all have or had issues to face. Had it not been for prayer I know I too would have lost it a long time ago. The prayers of the righteous availeth much. Find the positive and keep your focus there for we create our destiny by our words. We are snared by the words of our mouth. Continue to write. Your healing is in your work. Continue to share. You have great support here.

Brian Strand

Date: 2/26/2009 12:55:00 AM

No doubt about it Michael.You are the PS couplet king.Nice work.thanks for your always welcome comments .Rgds Brian

Raul Moreno

Date: 2/26/2009 12:48:00 AM

"The only thing left sitting here is me, and my one-day at a time sobriety" Great line Michael, Thanks for stopping by and making a comment. I did make it into a shape/concrete poem, but I had to list it as couplet for Brian's contest. I'm glad you liked it, it took a while to get the shape made...Raul

Alley Poe

Date: 2/25/2009 2:18:00 PM

Sometimes I feel the same way. Thank you for writing the feeling so beautifully.

Ernesto P. Santiago

Date: 2/25/2009 12:08:00 PM

What a touching piece of art you've here, well written! Thanks for your warm comment on my stuff. rgds, Ernesto

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/24/2009 3:41:00 PM

Halleleuia aman! I've known yo for a long time and i'm alittle familure with your past so let me say this was heart felt comming from you. i know the lines you put into it because some of them are mine also. but it was the last line that got me. we share this. great poetry. John H. Loving III

John Tanaskow

Date: 2/24/2009 5:10:00 AM

the guy in the ball cage. music in the right doses. and hold on.

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 2/23/2009 2:16:00 PM

oh yeah-- you took it up-- :) well penned

Belinda Parish

Date: 2/23/2009 8:36:00 AM

Well, you took the words right out of my mouth on this one...I can see myself here. Another fantastic write my dear Michael.

Catherine Reinke

Date: 2/23/2009 5:28:00 AM

yes no insanity, great catherine

Date: 2/22/2009 9:37:00 AM

Nice blending of the concept of a jigsaw puzzle with life challenges--so fitting. Amen to you last stanza. Blessings to you. Karen

Cheryl Ann Ross

Date: 2/22/2009 5:45:00 AM

Oh my! How well written. I love the "jigsaw puzzel" verse. I think most of us have been in your poem, if only for a crazy moment.

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/22/2009 5:00:00 AM

The answer is yes, I've been there. Just came back actually. I guess if we didn't have those insane days, we wouldn't appreciate the good ones. Your poetry touches a deep chord my friend. Awesome write. Love, Shar

Arany P.

Date: 2/22/2009 1:48:00 AM

gosh.. this ones got a lot.. emotions, joke, passion.. oh crazyness too!! lovely write, MJ! ~ Arany

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 2/21/2009 11:28:00 PM

"Whenever I find myself all alone I keep knocking but no ones home" Michael, we all are behind your door. Just open it. We'll have a SURPRISE PARTY...

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/21/2009 8:49:00 PM

Very moving couplet, Michael. That's all we can do is one day at a time. I can relate to some of those feelings lke so many others. You have expressed those feelings so clearly here. I like the end which is your strong hold. great write! Love, Robin

Christy Hardy

Date: 2/21/2009 5:04:00 PM

My dear friend, we all have those days of feeling insane, I do, and then I look around, and see that I have a whole lot of company....just watch the news, you will see.....I am not shocked anymore at some of the things I see, and hear...my blessings to you, and yours always, Christy

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/21/2009 3:32:00 PM

Be proud one-day at a time. Some great lines in this one. BG

Steve Voorhees

Date: 2/21/2009 2:36:00 PM

Well written Michael....I completely understand the "observing my shell" perspective here. Its hard to face sometimes but you should always draw pride from your sobriety...that is a challenge many aren't strong enough to face. You should always be proud of that! Much love, Steve

Donna Golden

Date: 2/21/2009 12:36:00 PM

Yes, Michael. This is a relatable piece that eventually comes to the crux of the matter. All we have when all is swept away is our faith. Powerful write. Donna

Marie Prance

Date: 2/21/2009 10:15:00 AM

A beautiful and heart felt write, Ipray you have a Blessed day,Marie