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Life’s Anguish

Missing image

I sit in vain

thumbing thesaurus for words that fit

Like square pegs in round holes,

the pain lays beneath a surface, unbreakable even to me.

 

Descriptive words to convey,

the journey of a heart fumbled by three fingered hands,

and how with each rotation of the sun and self,

melancholy grows razor teeth.

 

Tearing at me with veracious appetite

vexation causes bodily spasms,

frustrated at the ink dried in my pen,

I scream at my minds retentiveness.

  

Praying for the dam to break,

ease the pressure that builds within,

dump the boiler before I self combust,

normality falls around my ears like glass rain.

 

The crashing sound of broken memories,

reverberating from every corner in this self made prison,

the dark hole where grey so quickly faded to black,

so dark and cold the light from even soft words is painful.

 

Leave me now in my damp anguish

embitterment has taken the green from my eyes,

replaced with stone, never again to weep

my delicate touch claws at the mere mention of you.

 

 

Withered heart,

a distorted smile,

and death,

where love once lived.

Author notes

For the final round of the Poetic Challenge 7


Art work by : http://chrissiecool.deviantart.com/art/Languish-in-Anguish-88643756

Strongest = http://allpoetry.com/poem/4748447
It was a very personal piece and a lot of work and emotion was put into this, not to mention the form was a nightmare


Weakest = http://allpoetry.com/poem/4600623
Although the comments from the judges were on a whole good, I feel I could have chosen a more challenging form, stepped outside my comfort zone and tried something different.

This challenge has taught me a lot about my style of writing and having faith and confidence in my own work, as well as taking criticism and using it to better myself rather than harsh judgment. Why do I deserve to win? Well I feel that I am no more deserving than the other two fine poets I stand beside in this final round, we have all excelled ourselves and given 100%
I am honoured to be here as I’m sure they are.
But that said, round 8 of the Poetic Challenge would be a lively place with Lexie on the judging panel LOL
Thank you to all the judges and to all of my fellow poets in this, it has been one of the most memorable experiences in the years I have been here at Allpoetry

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Comments

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  • luckynsincere Greeters member
    January 27

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    Thank you Lexie. All of your work is so appreciated! I would like to thank you first for your patience, because it is NEVER been a delayed challenge before this season... but the new baby steals all my time, and I have been soooo overwhelmed. So thank you for that!

    Now this poem leaps from the page. Brillant poetry has come from your pen since I first read you! The poem you chose as your strongest... I disagree... it does not reveal the many layers of your talent.... as your weakest poem.. now that was one of the stronger ones to me I do think it is commendable that you willingly admitted the reasons for you chosing that as your weakest... BRAVO!

    I have always enjoyed your poems and would love to have you as a judge next season. I can only say I PROMISE it will be far more timely!!

    Much love,
    Mel


    • Lexie - silver member
      January 27
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      Thank you Mel

      It has been an honour and a real pleasure,
      i would be extremly delighted to judge with you,
      just let me know

  • Arkbear gold member
    January 14

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    Hello Lexie ~

     

    I am not sure I agree with you about your Rictameter Chain being your worst entry......but it's what you think, and not me

     

    *****

    ease the pressure that builds within,

    dump the boiler before I self combust,

    normality falls around my ears like glass rain.

    *****

     

    ....Genius thoughts and visuals

     

    ****

    embitterment has taken the green from my eyes,

    replaced with stone, never again to weep

    my delicate touch claws at the mere mention of you.

    ****

     

    ...once again, mind-blowing script here

     

    Okay....over-all.....a slight bit on the common side of chosen grammar, except in those areas I mentioned.......the balance of *Show & Tell* was distributed nicely -

     

    The movement within your thoughts came bursting out of every L -

     

    You have a tremendous amount of descriptives here.....as I said, lots of your L's are L's I have heard so many times.....your Host may disagree with me, but look at these..>>>>

     

    I sit in vain

     

     

    Like square pegs in round holes,

     

     

    I scream at my minds retentiveness.

     

     

     

    The crashing sound of broken memories,

     

     

    in this self made prison,

     

     

    where grey so quickly faded to black,

     

     

    ......can you see what I am talking about?

     

    Now, with that said, those L's are not bad L's, it's just, that, with your talent, I always look for much more from your quill.....but don't let that get you down....this write Rocks and you have done an exceptional job in the Seasons' Challenge.....I would be surprised if you are not very close to winning this whole thing.....I am not being bias, that is not my job....my job is to be honest.....and in all honesty, your talent is sometihng many Poetds dream of having.....and when you say you are no more deserving than the other Poets, this is where I have to disagree......quit being so hard on yourself and acting so humble.....shout your greatness to the world....you are a FINE Poet .............good luck and God bless you!

     

    Bear ~

     

     


  • LadyDementia gold member
    January 12

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    A beautiful and very impressive piece! I have loved reading each entry from you, the fact that you knuckled down and did every form thrown your way is a testament to your love of poetry All of your entries have been a pleasure to read, each one showing depth of emotion and superb imagery.
    The bit in your notes about round 8 made me smile, it would be very lively with you on board It is indeed a memorable contest to both partake in and judge.
    As for the write itself, I have nothing to critique, you really have made my job here easy
    I wish you the very best of luck, scores will be sent to Mel.
    Pink

    • Lexie - silver member
      January 12
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      THANK YOU


      your comments have all been so encouraging and appreciated,
      actually sad that this season has to end
      so happy you enjoyed my last entry

  • mysticstorm gold member
    January 6
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    This is amazing! Just as you are...you get deeper and better with every write, I remember when we both started here and how much we need to learn...you have do it well and this piece shows it well...
    such beautiful imagery and metaphor...
    thoughts which can be viewed in a few ways by the reader, leaving it well for ones own interpetaion...
    This is brillant!

    Love,
    mom


  • Firequeen gold member
    January 4

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    What can i say that everyone else hasn't said already?
    This is pure brilliance my love.
    You always manage to amaze me with your words.
    Good luck to you in the last round hun.
    I love you

  • This is beautiful, sweetie... For someone who doesn't write free-verse often, you have done this great justice. I love the word, "embitterment"; it made me smile! Best of luck to you in the challenge, and I do hope to join you on the judging-panel (s at your ANs) if we do this again Take care, and good luck in the contest!

    Keep in touch

  • Lexie, first let me say that I have read many of your writes prior to this challenge, and I sit here in complete astonishment at your writing as if it is the first time I have read it. In fact, each round was that way for me with your writing. So very impressive.

    To critique such a wonderful poem such as this is difficult but as judge it is my job. Actually the only thing that I feel is a downfall to this piece is this one part....

    ease the pressure that builds within,

    dump the boiler before I self combust,


    I feel that you should have used a period after within to slow the reader down as it also appears taht this is 2 seperate thoughts here. Then capitalize the word Dump.

    Aside from that, this as I see it is flawless.


    Your score will be sent to Mel upon the conclusion of this round.

    Best of luck to you in this final round.

    **Ktulu Blackwolfe**

  • PastelMoons gold member
    January 3

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    Whoa!!

    Masterful!
    This really moved me
    I can relate to every word
    in every well placed line
    it's sheer dark perfection
    You amaze me
    ~Pastel


  • Swangrnv gold member
    January 3

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    AWESOME!!

    A dark and spiralling deeper into the dark piece, but fully engaging and filled with imagery that makes it hard to not be absorbed in your words, your world..this piece reeks of a shiny in my mind.


    • Lexie - silver member
      January 3
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      Aww

      Thank you sweet thing,
      once again i'm blessed with your kind words

  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    January 3

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    This is an outstanding piece, it just shows the throes of life and how in the darkest times emotions can consume until there is little of us left to pick up the pieces. Your words are so generalised to be taken aboard by readers and put to their own context but complex enough for the reader to know this is personal. I have said outstanding but I will say it again. Well done. Best to you in the final race to the finish line!


    • Lexie - silver member
      January 3
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      Thank you

      For everything,
      my mom's always had great taste lol
      your cool chick!
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