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Chasms Of My Soul











In the interval between awake and asleep
I drift in a vacuum of my own creation
not dreaming, yet not quite aware
thoughts floating in emptiness, searching
for a handhold, a lifeline, if you will

 

I dare not open my eyes for fear of what
will be there waiting, looking back at me
each second lasts an hour, every minute a
day, lost, never to be reclaimed as I
strive to find my way. I am so afraid...



Afraid that if I look I will never be the
same person that I was before you went away


 

 

 

Author notes

pearl-dragon

Your prompt for this round is:

"When you stare into the abyss the abyss stares back at you."

Friedrich Nietzsche
German philosopher (1844 - 1900)

~The only abyss I fear looking into is the one I create for myself~



Please limit your poem to 100 words.

Free verse or rhyme -- your choice.

97 words

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  • Pete Greenslade
    March 15, 2008
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    i always exist in a stupor, well done margaret on your greenie xx


  • thepoeticone
    March 14, 2008
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    Its very good poetry I think it flowed very nice, I like the pace, and the deepness of it


  • CitrineSunrise silver member
    February 28, 2008

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    This is an interesting interpretation of the prompt. That slice of time between sleep and wakefulness can be an abyss and we awake to discover who we have become. Thank you for your entry. Peace, Liz


  • Pete Greenslade
    February 24, 2008
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    'soul seeking r us' dear poet good luck xx


  • Commodore Rouge
    February 23, 2008

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    This is great! Thoughts, dreams, stuff like that is always something I enjoy reading. You had me from the title, and I loved the resonating feel of the last lines when I finished reading. Good job on writing something beautiful!


  • HopelessScribbles gold member
    February 23, 2008

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    this certainly meets the criteria of her contest, nicely written and in the restrictions within the requested , hope this gets something well worthy...
    Moons


  • x-Black-Butterfly-x gold member
    February 23, 2008

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    wow this has a dark touch to it auntie so different but yet so amazing and breath taing it really drew me in. you have worded it well with effect well done and best of luck I love you auntie with all my heart

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