Sometimes life is very complicated ,
Living with good and bad people ,
it is so complicated.
Living like an Ireland,
it is so complicated.
Living with some good people who don't
understand you ,it is so complicated.
Living to please some people who hate
and love you , it is so complicated.
Living to change some stubborn people,
It is so complicated.
Living among some disciminators, tribalists ,haters ,
xenophobics, antagonists ,It is very complicated.
Living without knowing your last day on earth ,
it is very complicated.
By Alfonso Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris
Categories:
complication, africa, dedication, depression, devotion,
Form: Free verse
Complication
I felt the suction as you pulled back
The room fell silent, stale
Breath hung in my throat
Clung like smoke
Each swallow a tightening rope
A little less hope
You were already
Gone.
Gone before I let go.
Hollow visages of you seemingly displaced
Subtle trace
Of simple coexistence occurring
Conveniently paced
Heart suddenly pounding
Rush of blood in my ears
Memories of tribulation and of very little try
And yet the prickling, tickling up my spine
Because you’ll never quite be
Gone.
Will you?
Always at the back of my mind
The failure, fears
Haunting, never-meant lines
“You’re the worst.” “This is It.”
Words better left unsaid
Some never read
But what matters most to you is
Who said it best?
Unwed and unwilling.
No commitment except to
Ever-increasing resentments unfulfilling…
Feel less to be fearless
But try nonetheless
To replace the dread of
Darkness that looms.
Stifling fumes,
Burning beds,
And heavy, heavy heads
Lifted to peer at
Starless depths
Gone.
Too soon.
It’s unfair how the darkest and emptiest
Of rooms
Seem to be the loudest.
Categories:
complication, absence, break up, heartbreak,
Form: Free verse
Rhyme echoes in silence of a falling star
Not wanting to concede to a tumult of misfortune
beneath thunder snapping wrenching free
anticipate patience fading away
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
11/26/2019
Categories:
complication, muse,
Form: Free verse
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
When life contains no difficulty, golden days
feather float soft perspectives thru freedom airs.
No stress settings shrill chaotic alarms -
releasing my tensions to joy's whispered peace.
(1st stanza written by poet, Silent One and 2nd by me as per a contest's requirements)
Categories:
complication, anxiety, appreciation, conflict, confusion,
Form: Free verse
Through empty silence soft repose;
In the absence of complication,
our phantom voices haunt the breadth end;
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
lie sleepless, a hum sings in our waking head,
muckle words unlock, branch, and root
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
11/25/2019
Categories:
complication, muse,
Form: Free verse
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
Orange-gold trickles from those sapphire skies alight on my warm freckled skin.
I bask in saffron deliciousness, mind-lapping this moment of utter simplicity.
Inside the mindfulness of my chrysalis, I relish a metamorphosis
to new-found freedom’s sweetness
which flits away agony and woes on butterfly wings.
Did I release the pain, or did the pain release me?
It matters not; I stay quiet writing -
for now – a blissful sunflower following the sun
Nov. 22, 2019 for 'Your Best New Poem' Poetry Contest of Emile Pinet
First four lines were inspired by Silent One's contest
Categories:
complication, muse, sun,
Form: Free verse
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes –
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
wondering if the stars are gazing
at him
pondering the depth
of his emptiness
the flamboyance
of his frailty
puzzled by his tenacious
acceptance
bewildered by his insouciant
laughter
awed by his streaking
tears
silenced by the solitude
of an open heart
in the absence of complication.
©11/20/2019
In the absence of complication Poetry Contest
Categories:
complication, imagination,
Form: Free verse
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
Words flow like rivers kissing mouths of the sea,
where an aubade of dawn creates waves of serenity.
In the purity of silence, I hear the heartbeat of nature,
a tranquil symphonic percussion of harmonic breaths.
A veneer of coolness refreshes my sensitive skin,
as my persona resembles a semblance of peace.
Positive thoughts create a carnival of colours,
as neon crayons illuminate the canvas of my life.
I am content in being lost in ripples of Earth's lullabies,
as life is a balance between rainy days and sunny horizons.
Today, footfalls of autumn acorns annoy like wayward winter winds,
but I know tomorrow, lavender spring air will bring rows of tulips.
Categories:
complication, future, perspective,
Form: Free verse
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
All the pain and sorrow now in the past,
Keeping the heart alive with confidence.
Where there once was self-destruction –
There is a feeling of pure elation, elevation.
Sunlight softens the lines of worry and anxiety,
Creating instead glittering reflections in mirrors.
Even the rain, falling softly against the window –
Encourages the heart to feel assured and well.
The seasons blend, one into another, soothing,
Capturing the heart with a purity and tenderness.
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter combined –
Creating scenes for the spirit to discover warmth.
Without looking back at the past’s mistakes,
There is a welcoming opportunity to do good things.
With no reason or theme, there is hope and faith –
Love that is without conditions or judgement.
November 15, 2019
Complete the poem - In the absence of complication Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One
Categories:
complication, autumn, rain, seasons, spring,
Form: Free verse
Where love reigns on the homestead,
everything purrs as it should.
Topaze sunlight pouring over emerald fields -
grueling days followed by serene nights.
In the absence of complication,
trials and tribulations become distant memories.
Above sapphire skies delight sanguine eyes -
inspiring forthcoming musings of the mind.
AP: 2nd place 2025
Submitted on November 15, 2019 for contest COMPLETE THE POEM – IN THE ABSENCE OF COMPLICATION sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 3RD
Categories:
complication, appreciation, color, home, life,
Form: Free verse
Vile moods
Crave foods
Crazy
Lazy
Crying
Sighing
Distressed
No rest
Disturbed
Perturbed
Depressed
Obsessed
Monthly
Grumpy
Deranged
Estranged
What’s date?
Month late!
OH NO-
Prego!
March 19, 2017
Categories:
complication, humorous, silly, women,
Form: Footle
A pastor a speech a warm of a tea
A lonely night ten for a cheer
A break of ladder a tree for green
A lost of faith a hype of a bee
A coin a flip shift of wind
A thieve words of belief
A come a leaver a door open
A witness come a belief
A night a fairy shield the will
A home start of kin
A question leave for a storm.
Categories:
complication, art, love,
Form: Verse
You ever wondered why
You chose the person who doesn’t care?
The person who has a propensity
To struggle with showing affection
You ever wished you could love the ones
That wants to be your world
The one who would make you their world
Why is it that you want time?
From the only person that doesn’t have any?
From the person who has so many other priorities?
Who would never make you their priority?
It’s like making them your first choice,
While you are just an option in theirs
Meanwhile right in front of you
You have a gem,
That might not be what you think you need
In the meantime they are exactly what you require
Sometimes we spend too much time on wishful thinking
Instead of embracing the obvious
Only because you look for complicated
When you can get uncomplicated
Coupled with that sense of being treasured
Being a priority
Why do you continue to chase complicated?
©130820131559
Categories:
complication, life, love,
Form: Free verse
COMPLICATED COMPLICATION
The complicated complication is so serious; I know you are curious!
This is so interesting it can’t be found tedious
Solomon is wise; the fool says he is a nerd
Wisdom is not relevant; let’s feed it to the bird
Oh! This is ridiculous; the pawn slaps the king a checkmate
This secret is confidential let thy mouth not menstruate.
Slept in silent homage to the creatures of the night
Oh! This is a mosquito bite but nobody gives a fight
Death got its own life on the edge holds the cliff tight
Sister is biased; she fell out with her childhood clique
To her, mother told friends are not just meant to pick
It hurts when it comes to pride; she left in a fit of pique.
Could it be the poor are so rich to call the rich complete destitute?
It’s so funny; he seeks to make a virgin out of a prostitute
The future is born; put the past in the glass casket
The tank is full; put the rest of the water in the basket
It’s absurd; the eagle can’t see clearly in such a panic
Could it be God and his angels are on a trip to hell for a picnic?
What else can be complicated than this complication?
~Lordvip~
Categories:
complication, confusion,
Form: Free verse