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Short Quicksands Poems

Short Quicksands Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Quicksands by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Quicksands by length and keyword.


Premium Member Thought of the Day
When the seeker becomes the flame he sought ~
In quicksands of desire, he’s never caught

11-February-2023...

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Categories: quicksands, spiritual,
Form: Couplet



Premium Member Zen Mode
accustomed to struggling and striving
we know not what is non-volition 
so sink in quicksands of mind
(with which we so identify
soul’s eternal presence) 
where we languish
lost in dreams
hypnotised 

10-June-2023...

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Categories: quicksands, dream, life,
Form: Free verse
Helpless Hands
Playing with breezes 
you do not understand
Time will discretely arise you
Quietly laughing to yourself
you with your knowing
extending helpless hands
as the shore ascends
you are the drowning man now
Quicksands your sully...

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Categories: quicksands, allusion,
Form: Free verse
The Desert
Miles and miles you travel
but see an empty desert
jaded and exhausted by such a long walk
you enjoy a frozen dessert

No trees, no water, nothing is found
except for sand and dirt
but one special thing found nowhere else
is the peace and silence of the desert

Desert snakes, quicksands are a few dangers
so, protect yourselves and be alert
but if you feel your safe enough
you enjoy a frozen dessert...

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Categories: quicksands, journey,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Shattered Sighs