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Daisy-chains

When I am not in sleeping
beneath layers quilted time,
I chase away the nightmares,
making daisy-chains in rhyme.

After the white wash terror
breathes warm acids though my skin,
making daisy-chains in rhyme,
soothes my quick quivering grin.

During ghost silent lapses,
making daisy-chains in rhyme,
slowly music takes a shape
and begins the aging climb.

Making daisy-chains in rhyme,
when nightmares aren’t on patrol,
hides away my sanity
to give trapeze eyes control.

Author notes

Inspired by:

1.) “I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” ~ Edgar Allan Poe

&

2.) “The lunatic is on the grass.
The lunatic is on the grass.
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs.
Got to keep the loonies on the path.” ~Pink Floyd 'Brain Damage'

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  • MoonlightStars gold member
    November 13, 2009
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    Great work! I enjoy Poe too!. Enjoyed the third stanza best. Thanks for the share.


  • JT Sammer
    November 13, 2009

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    Well, I understand this poem all to well and I love it. The sanity of a man is as fragile as a baby's hand..I really enjoyed this poem and can't wait to read more! I love the quote by Poe, he and I are old friends...

    Peace & Love

    ~J