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Who Am I

Psychosis has a strangle hold around my neck My wit and looks, I use as my leverage - not A fragment of my mind I can surely do without Bevel down I sometimes slope under the limbo rope I question myself, am I a derelict of hallucinations - for reason There is no resolution to be told Only the sinkhole in which I will lay...will resolve Even that, is probably just an illusion Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann 5-30-2019

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/11/2019 9:06:00 PM

My dear Charlie, your potent pen has produced a powerful and vivid poem. Every line is a poetic gem with compelling use of the required words and masterfully expressed imagery. Your artistry shines in this amazing write, my charming friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/10/2019 1:16:00 AM

I like that. A derelict of hallucinations ...Great stuff. Kind wishes, Kai

Alkas Poetry

Date: 6/8/2019 7:56:00 AM

Very intimate question that you dear poet is up to solve...Luck it is fictional... salute alkas

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/6/2019 5:08:00 PM

Hello Charles Messina, a poem with a question. You are you and nobody else but you. Rhat is who you are. have a nice eb=vening my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/2/2019 1:31:00 PM

A phenomenal write of kaleidoscope ideas - a win for sure Charlie, Hugs, Jennifer.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/30/2019 2:53:00 PM

Oh my!!! I feel as though I have entered the Twilight Zone. Is this Reality or a Fantasy?? Either way, there is no way of getting out. I am there in the moment, through your words. Excellent writing Charlie. ~ Brandy

Charles Messina
Date: 5/30/2019 10:13:00 PM

Hi Brandy, this is fictional... Thank goodness for me (lol) Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind encouraging words. ~Charlie

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/30/2019 8:44:00 AM

...Spectacular piece Charlie. Good luck!! xomo

Charles Messina
Date: 5/30/2019 10:09:00 PM

Hi Mo, thank you so much! XOCM

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/30/2019 3:32:00 PM

...I write with a hammer. Got duct tape for my mistakes.

Kurt Ravidas
Date: 5/30/2019 2:21:00 PM

I think "nailed" is too weak a word, Maureen) On the other hand, eight words, all of them, a language at all is probably just an illusion)