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The Sum Of Disconnected Parts

a plethora of words
finds little space.
choking in congestion
covered by the phlegm--
of unrealized emotion;

as one counts syllables,
another measures meter

and art is suffocated
by the saturation--
of perceived perfection.

while I am deluged,

left drowning--
in all that I have not written,
but desperately yearn--

to release;

where the sum--
of disconnected parts
must surely equal
the totality of my own--

poetic imperfections;


but will ultimately record--
the truthful essence
of self...




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Prompt: Saturate

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  • Nicada silver member
    November 24, 2008

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    You did a great job with the prompt here. Some nice imagery used also. Great job, and thanks so much for entering. Blessings, Patty

  • Arjuna-
    November 13, 2008
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    I love this! The second stanza is my favorite. Good luck with the contest!