Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

Time

i repudiate this clock on the wall
each moment frozen of time
lashes back in internal strokes
against my weary soul

its ticking erupts
like thunderous echoes
within the confines
of my tortured mind
on this darkened night

i slip 'neath the shadows of past
running in circles
trying to escape 
the grasp of hands
that taunt like death

eternal torture
through infinite seconds
that beat like this heart of mine
as the pace amplifies through mind
bereaves me of the present again
as i face my own fears once more

unkept from another sleepless night
i arise with the same fury as a sun
beneath the bloodied skies
denouncing the storms
as they rage on

July 2, 2020

Time 8 word Challenge
Sponsored by A Dear Heart

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Christian Alexander December 31, 2020 at 9:52 PM Excellent write, thank you

Jennifer Proxenos November 28, 2020 at 7:36 AM Time ticks on and we hear its tick tock and we rarely think about it until we reach a decade further, how did we get here - by that infuriating tick tock on the wall who waits for no man and is ready to call us when our time is up. Lovely poem Sandy, hide the clock mentally and enjoy life my friend. A terrific poem. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Harry Horsman October 27, 2020 at 10:06 PM So glad to have seen and read this, Sandra, wonderful poetry,

Running Wolves September 26, 2020 at 9:03 AM Though time waits for no one. Its neither friend nor foe. Time must flow, though we know not where it goes...

Liam Mcdaid September 11, 2020 at 3:11 AM this really does put time into another essence beautifully painted sandra i pray you have a blessed weekend

Paula Goldsmith September 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM Hello: I have tried to reach you. I hope you are OK and not sick. I would love to hear from you. I miss your poems. Take Care with Blessings..........

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 31, 2020 at 3:58 AM Wow you express in a powerful way, my teen son who suffered PTSD after a car accident had similar experiences and thought processes in angst and depression esp after some strong medication. Congrats and kudos for an awesome winning poem. Plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too.

Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2020 at 9:23 AM Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write on time. If only we could understand time. Enjoy your win and day...........

Janice Canerdy July 25, 2020 at 4:23 PM CONGRATS on your win with this deep, descriptive piece, Sandra. Janice

Robert Lindley July 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM I love this fantastic piece my friend. Such excellent creation! A fav.. God bless...

Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2020 at 1:39 PM Congratulations on your wonderful second place win Sandra. I can relate to feelings of insomnia within these lines specifically. “as i face my own fears once more unkept from another sleepless night i arise with the same fury as a sun beneath the bloodied skies“. Wow, I am in awe of your ability to capture these poignant feelings so perfectly! Bravo! Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos July 8, 2020 at 1:55 AM Good luck in Dear Heart's contest my friend, a wonderful entry which I suspect is a win. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Aditi Mishra July 7, 2020 at 2:12 PM You've captured such deep emotions in this muse Sandra. A natural flow of struggles through imagery. Congratulations on your win! Much love :)

William Kelii Kekaula July 7, 2020 at 2:11 PM Tyrannical time, ugh! Wondrously expressed, Sandra, as always and my compliments on your winning placement -- Aloha~@William

Jenish Somadas July 7, 2020 at 1:21 AM i arise with the same fury as a sun.. Beautifully penned Sandra.. Congrats on your wonderful win..

Silent One July 4, 2020 at 3:49 PM I can always feel the angst in your words and love how you format your poems... Great poem for this contest..

Demetrios Trifiatis July 4, 2020 at 6:36 AM Captivating writing dearest, Sandra! Beautifully done with profound overtones! Hugs xxx

John Watt July 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM "eternal torture / through infinite seconds"... I sure relate to this one, Sandra. When I envision heaven, it is always without clocks, due dates, deadlines, or early-morning alarms. Awesome poetry, best wishes to you. Hugs ~ John

Gordon Mcconnell July 3, 2020 at 2:21 PM Nice piece Sandy with good imagery and fine expression too. Have a blessed day,Gordon

John Gondolf July 3, 2020 at 10:36 AM The relentless tick of the clock will torture one's mind if they let it. Another wonderful write, Sandy, best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos July 3, 2020 at 10:26 AM Every cloud has a silver lining and every storm has its charm, and if a storm is followed by a rainbow then your wish is granted.

Caren Krutsinger July 3, 2020 at 4:43 AM I read this and I thought "there was a word list?" never believing it until I saw the end. This is beautiful in its entirety and flows effortlessly; or so it seems to this reader.

John Hamilton July 2, 2020 at 9:11 PM Another wonderful free verse Sandy, if for a contest another sure winner, I see eight words were obligatory, I couldn't tell which ones they are it is a truly seamless write. Enjoyed I could feel the battle going on inside!

Frederic Parker July 2, 2020 at 4:51 PM the internal conflict we all have wrestled with that at times seems eternal...good luck dear poet

Heidi Sands July 2, 2020 at 10:58 AM Very powerful. Great poem Sandra :)

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