Ambivalence Poems - Poems about Ambivalence

Where to begin? Perhaps with the hum of the drill lurking in some unseen chamber, already rehearsing my name? Or the taunting clock counting down the minutes? I’d like to write a poem about something else besides dentistry but this is the loudest thought I’ve got and it’s already wearing my favorite shirt and deciding if the black flats or pink sneakers will be more forgiving when I’m...

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standing on one leg the crane trusts in good fortune --- fate of fish fizzles ...

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Her words and actions are conflicting inconsistencies and quirky thoughts going through the motions and playing your part aa man can get tired of the samethang wondering what spell you're in wondering if things might change creating distance guess you're not commitment minded but you wish to think you are you express interest in me only to have your way undermining my sincerity or maybe it's me it could...

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“Never spend your time in anticipation of a future, procrastinating and thinking that we have so much of time ahead and many more opportunities on our way. But nothing is certain, only the present time and chances. They are in our hold and are ours. Make the best use of them.” ~ By Poet ...

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She sinks into her threadbare cushion on the aged-old rocker she huddles in daily placing her thin-skinned arms cold to the touch upon the arm rail darkened from the oil of her skin Creaks and moans play a tedious rhythmic song from loosed screws holding the oak rockers that roll over the rutted floor back and forth her feet pushing off an upswept...

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In love's dance of ambivalence we sway, A pendulum of feelings, night and day. Torn between passion's fire and doubt's haze, We navigate the maze of love's strange ways. One moment, hearts aligned in perfect sync, The next, emotions tremble on the brink. Uncertainty's grip, a tempest's embrace, Impacts our bonds with intricate embrace. Yet ambivalence, though it clouds our view, Can foster depth,...

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What a beautiful cup of coffee I needed it so damn bad Boy it hit the spot but didn’t stop the crave I had Now I want another one even more than the first I’m a petty man alas, with ambivalence I burst If I give in to my desire the price could be greater I’m a petty man...

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AMBIVALENCE free from convention        a special destiny     defining change singular           accentuating        distortions so visible yet      continuous clear authentic discernible      inscribed           elaborated irresistibly    structured comparatively relaxed in  transition THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE without grammatical symbols the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and respond thus making the form a two way interplay and often a unique interpretation by the enigma so derived...

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the heart is always right unless this time it’s wrong and this time is not like all the others this game he must not lose too much at risk no room for error is it worth the risk has he hit the point of no return is it really worth the venture if it’s a go execution must be meticulous indeed the stakes are high this gamble...

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Ambivalence, razor thin patience; What are you waiting for?...

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When autumn comes is winter far away? Every silver lining has a cloud. This is the best of all possible worlds. So says the optimist, so says the pessimist too....

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You were cool rocks but I was a hot wave of crescendos...

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A reckless drunk driver t-boned her son's vehicle killing him instantly, and her anger is understandable. She's wondering "Should I forgive, or is it too soon?" Threesome Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One Date written and submitted: 01/05/2020...

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Ambivalence Apparently vague Contradicting, contrasting, confusing Embedded rhetorical ambiguity Alluring, enigmatic puzzle Irony -Nov., 10 20,19...

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Ambivalence Any action that comes to mind May be unambiguously defined. But being uncertain of the intention planned, Indecision will promptly show its hand. Very soon the action will be declined. ...

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