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Poetry form SEVEN-TEN invented by Canadian poet Emile Pinet.

Up and Down My Mind

Up and down my mind today Waited for a word or call Holding my breath as each hour slipped on by Seemed twice as long as an eternity Every scenario ran through my mind Though I tried not to worry Up and down my mind today A dull sun rose ever so nonchalant Making its way slowly through heavy clouds Was simply no peace to be found above My somber heart too heavy Up and down my mind today Deep and dark shadows echoed of silence The air eerily still that nothing moved The sun drawing its arch across the sky As breathless I watched and prayed Up and down my mind today A dull moon rising in a starless sky Casting a dim light on its emptiness Not a sound stirring in the heart of night My soul rumbling with tremors Up and down my mind all day
AP: 2nd place 2020 Submitted on September 5, 2018 for contest A NEW POEM SEVEN-TEN FORM sponsored by EMILE PINET - RANKED 4TH
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rose  Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 5:29 AM
"Not a sound stirring in the heart of night " this one luminous line wraps up the beauty of the poem. Congrats on your wing, hugs
Gauthier Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Pixie.
Mandani Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Pretty good. It tugs at your heart. "You were on my mind today" Beautiful line, Line!
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 1:31 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Abdul.
Pinet Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations Line! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge but yours caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 1:31 PM
Thank you so much, Emile. Most appreciated. Fun contest.
Mcguire Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:04 PM
I love it! Don't we all worry about our loves?
Gauthier Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:41 AM
Thank you so much, Timothy, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
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