4.21.05 Indecision
The title says it all today, folks.
I am feeling very indecisive.
Should I cry, or stay dry eyed
And, in doing so, save my pride.
Wary of the choices; instinctively knowing
That a chasm lies in the darkness,
Awaiting the incautious actions
Of a person facing many distractions.
I stare at the black surface of my desk
Wondering if oblivion seeks my hand at last
Shall my mind become compliant,
Or explode like an errant gas giant.
Emotional contemplation changes form
Becoming financial worries, seeking to scorn
'It's just a redistrubtion of wealth,
Not a contract designed for your health.'
Chewing upon a lower lip, I seek a reason
For my mis-fits; A possible fated
Misdirection, that has me overcompensating
Until I am in agony; abrogating
My claim to humanity.
I am feeling very indecisive.
Should I cry, or stay dry eyed
And, in doing so, save my pride.
Wary of the choices; instinctively knowing
That a chasm lies in the darkness,
Awaiting the incautious actions
Of a person facing many distractions.
I stare at the black surface of my desk
Wondering if oblivion seeks my hand at last
Shall my mind become compliant,
Or explode like an errant gas giant.
Emotional contemplation changes form
Becoming financial worries, seeking to scorn
'It's just a redistrubtion of wealth,
Not a contract designed for your health.'
Chewing upon a lower lip, I seek a reason
For my mis-fits; A possible fated
Misdirection, that has me overcompensating
Until I am in agony; abrogating
My claim to humanity.
posted by Mighty Meagan | 4/21/2005 02:40:00 PM
3 Comments:
What??? Me..sounding like.. a grad? Cripes bro. That's one hell of a compliment.
Hugs and my humble thanks
I really like the meter of this poem; abcc... It's neat. I am, however, up for something different. I like freeverse mostly, just because I think it flows more naturally. That's my "cup o' tea". I really liked the second stanza. Especially this:
"Awaiting the incautious actions
Of a person facing many distractions."
It makes me think of someone driving down the road and their cell phone rings...
Good stuff Meagan. Keep writing! :)
Peace,
Ricky D
I am, like you, mostly a free verse poet. Mostly because to me, rhyming just takes too much effort. (I am lazy, and willing to admit that!) However, I do find that sometimes changing the meter of my poem into something that rhymes, will add that extra something to make the poem have more punch.
I am glad that it worked with this one.
Once again, your praise and comments are much appreciated!
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