Stranglehold
An uneasy feeling pervades my being
A sense of foreboding sways my thoughts,
Beyond blooming flowers and lush meadows
A stretch of barren, gloomy land looms ahead,
And alone
at a crossroads I stand—
a path seldom traveled
and a well-worn trail,
I stray in between like a ship,
adrift at high seas, sails all torn.
Who from afar calls my name?
I wandered
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Categories:
stranglehold, surreal,
Form: Free verse
Stranglehold
There once was a frog from Quebec
Who was treated with such disrespect
A gull took him for lunch
But he dished the first punch
And choked the bird by the neck
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Categories:
stranglehold, endurance, humor, motivation,
Form: Limerick
Stranglehold
Surreptitiously its
Tendrils caress,
Reaching out gently,
Ardently intertwining
Nonchalantly
Gaining ground.
Little by little, it will
Eclipse and smother
Heinously,
Overwhelmingly pernicious if
Left to become
Deep-rooted.
03.09.19
Pick A Title, Vol 8 - Acrostic - Poetry Contest : sponsored by Edward Ibeh
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Categories:
stranglehold, allegory, growth, sin,
Form: Acrostic
Stranglehold
Stranglehold;
The tough grip around that
Restrict movement and results
Asphyxiation!
Narrowing the group
Great possibility to
Limit and tighten activities and
Execution!
Hold on attention,
Overpower,
Lofty perch and
Dominance prevailed!
23/08/19
Topic: Stranglehold
Name of sponsor: Edward Ibeh
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Categories:
stranglehold, anxiety, confusion, pride, success,
Form: Acrostic
Stranglehold
Such a blissful feeling,
This satin noose around my neck;
Ready to surrender
Are we really going to do this?
Nothing left but a whisper;
God, this could floor me
Leave me passed out cold;
Everything I have left to give
Honey, hold on a little tighter;
Out of control, just a little closer
Level me like lightning;
Do you mind if I
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Categories:
stranglehold, crush, cute love, kiss,
Form: Acrostic
Stranglehold
Sue's husband was a control freak
Ted told her what to do and when to do it
Right down to what and when to eat
And what clothing she should wear
Never letting her do anything without his permission
Getting away from his demands was impossible
Life for Sue was absolutely unbearable
Every single movement she made was tracked
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Categories:
stranglehold, abuse, dark, relationship,
Form: Acrostic