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Treadmill

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8/7/23

For T-Word Poetry

Contest Sponsor: Constance Le France

Trudging exhausted, weary and spent Revolving in an ennui which will not relent Each step closer to nowhere, be it fast or slow As days crawl by friends come and they go Dawn ushers forth a grand gift of renewel Moon offers solace, serene bright and cool Inside this cage I sense the light Lost is my soul, a Sisyphus plight Let my spirit take flight in the grace of night

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/25/2024 8:33:00 AM

Robert, really cute this is! I have always dreaded feeling like a rat in a cage and especially enjoyed the last line! At least there's some hope for us still! At least I hope there's hope (lol)!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 7/25/2024 10:10:00 AM

Having suffered from clinical depression, I can tell you that it's beyond draining, feeling helpless and hopeless, debilitating. When the shroud finally lifted, a liberating experience. A bit of levity helps. lol's, Robert

The Situation

Date: 8/24/2023 11:01:00 AM

I think of it as taking lessons from a teacher on the art of acrostics

Robert Gorelick
Date: 7/25/2024 10:19:00 AM

If I can serve as an acrostic mentor, my wishes will have been answered. Thank you, TS!

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/17/2023 7:59:00 AM

Robert, congratulations on your win! Incorporating Sisyphus plight was apt, genius.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:10:00 PM

Thank you, Anaya you are receptive to my meaning and intent. It's not always easy being a genius. Robert

Terry Miller

Date: 8/11/2023 2:46:00 AM

So good I did not notice it was an acrostic until I double checked, that is hard to achieve, so well done; congratulations.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:06:00 PM

I appreciate your compliments, sometimes it feels like we're dogs chasing our tails, not making much progress. Thank you, Robert

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/10/2023 12:59:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative/fun ~ write/picture. Have a great/fun day writing away................

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:09:00 PM

Thank you, Paula for your visit and comment! Robert

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/10/2023 8:46:00 AM

Great acrostic on the concept of treadmill - Congratulations!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:08:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj. Wish we we weren't all chasing some utopia that doesn't exist! Robert

Michael Tor

Date: 8/9/2023 1:19:00 PM

Another great write Robert. Constance really inspires you to write amazing Poetry. Thanks for sharing my friend...

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:04:00 PM

Michael, the problem with the rat race is that even if you win it, you're still a rat. Thank you, for your visit! Robert

The Situation

Date: 8/8/2023 7:21:00 PM

A good piece to have under the belt for the technique.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 8/17/2023 6:07:00 PM

Thank you , I appreciate you appreciating. Robert