Deb Radke Poet Free verse

'tis Easier That Way

Somehow I’ve failed myself,
Writing simpering verse;
Finding refuge in not thinking
Nor letting angry thoughts invade,
Destroy this fragile mind;
‘Tis easier that way.
Somehow I’ve lost myself,
Letting fairy-tale lives become more real
Than me, than my own existence;
‘Tis easier that way to live
In this fractured life, to exist
In this broken wave of madness.
Where is the solace, the peace,
The cooling waters that will heal,
That will temper this betrayal
Of thoughts gone wild, racing to be heard.
Somehow, I’m still in here,
Small, detached, observing
This dangerous turn, this devastation;
‘Tis easier that way to live
While demons take control.

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Carolyn Devonshire November 8, 2018 at 12:30 PM Deb, we really do seem to think alike. It is easy to get lost in the make-believe world and avoid serious thinking about things that are unpleasant. Somehow, however, those nagging thoughts seem to catch up to us. You're a very good writer and this poem is an example of how free verse should be written. Your thoughts flow well. Deb Radke November 9, 2018 at 11:58 AM You've given me high praise, Carolyn. I appreciate you so much. This poem flowed rapidly from the pen and barely needed any editing. So in that regard, it was easy to write. On the other hand, it's very hard for me to go back and read this poem. Perhaps unlike any other work I've posted on this site, this poem speaks truly. Thank you.