Joanna Daniel Poet Quatrain

This Rut Called Life

I am stuck in this rut called life
     Not going anywhere
People around me move forward
     While I'm mired in despair

It's like swimming in a fish tank
     Or walking in a cage
Where the only thing that's moving
     is my increasing age

It's like running on a treadmill
     In circles, going round
Weary of waiting and waiting
     No change, no purpose found

I am caught in a strange quagmire 
     Not sinking in the slush
Nor coming out of this quicksand
     Life is in no great rush

I am stuck in this rut called life
     How longer should I wait? 
Sometimes no answer is in sight
     No rescue from this strait. 



3rd April 2023

111 words

For Sotto poet's "Free submission" contest

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Vijay Pandit April 8, 2023 at 5:48 AM BIG congrats on your win, Jo. A genuine verse on life that everyone can relate to.

Valsa George April 8, 2023 at 4:35 AM Sometimes life may appear as a quandary ! The agony of existence is powerfully brought out ! Congratulations Joanna on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2023 at 2:09 AM - Life : "It's like running on a treadmill" - Congratulations on your win, Jo - hugs

Speaks Volumes April 7, 2023 at 11:50 PM I think we can all relate to your poem Jo. Congratulations for your win in the contest

Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 7:10 AM Regardless of how you were feeling, Joanna. You have written a very good poem which most will relate to. Be well. It gets better:)

John Lawless April 3, 2023 at 6:28 AM ah, the recurring conundrum of the Goose In The Bottle.....

Alexis Y. April 3, 2023 at 5:53 AM Hi Jo, All can relate to your poem, we all feel like this from time to time. But when one thinks about the goodness of God , that feeling well pass. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Unseeking Seeker April 3, 2023 at 5:27 AM We all feel like this on some days, then soul’s innate vibrancy and zest for life takes over!