Deadlines

       

Though it sounds as lethal as a sharp knife,

It is as powerful to keep me full of life

 

Gives me an illusion of running an Olympic race,

Got no thrill in increasing the initial pace,

So I make procrastination part of my game,

Not paying heed to the clock’s timely hum

 

It’s just like chilling my back for days,

And at once sit on the fire to reduce the freeze,

Sob at the end ‘cause of the burning blaze,

Try hard to find some refuge, unable to face

 

Suffocation & sleeplessness become new symptoms,

Time enjoys her days, making me her victim

Complaining becomes my current ritual,

Peace turns out into a concept that’s virtual

 

Like an imaginary noose that drives the lazy to work,

To please the time, I work round the clock!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Rounak Jain]

Now i got it. Yayyy lol.. So u do end up in a close shave situations i believe?? But yaa. That is some thrill.... Interesting topic u wrote on. And ya.. Keep sharing. :)

[Deepika]

Haha thanks Rounak ;) true, most times i find myself tussling at the deadline with no choice to give up either.the enthusiasm grows exponentially when you are at the threshold of do or die XD

[Calliope]

That last line made me laugh out loud...I have to say I can relate to this only too well. I believe you've summed up very well the philosophy of a procrastinator. Nicely penned!

[Deepika]

Glad you could relate :) thank you!

[FNG]

This one made me giggle. I'm a procrastinator (and proud of it). But I have to say it doesn't flow quite as well as some of your other poems. Excellent nonetheless. Bravo!

[Deepika]

Perhaps you are right. Thanks friend for dropping by :))

[Emily]

I like how you started it!
Well done!

[Deepika]

Thanks Emily :)

[Double T]

Cool poem. I love the theme about time. It's meaningful.

[Deepika]

Thank you! :)

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

This is sooooooooo true. Sometimes, no, most of the time we have to watch as time ticks life away and we wonder where it all went. I can also relate to the hustle in the poem. We feel like there is just not enough time to complete the daily chores of life. I'm not sure if chore is the correct word though. But this is a very good piece. keep up the good work. Stay inspire.

[Deepika]

Thanks a lot Kristan for your valuable time and words :))

[AaronFreitas]

Deadlines sometimes bring out the best work in us. I know every time I had a deadline I'd procrastinate then at the end just binge work and never break from that thought and that is when I would structure my thoughts best and put in my best work :) Awesome piece!

[Deepika]

Thank you so much Aaron:) That's the best way to tackle nasty timelines (y)

[Ana D S M]

Very relatable. :)
It does feel like being in chains sometimes. Enjoyed the injection of humour.

[Deepika]

Thank you dear friend for dropping by :) Glad you could relate!

[Ana D S M]

You are very welcome. :)

[Abilash Uttama]

haha.. could relate to it totally, chilling my back for days and at once sit on the fire to reduce the freeze.
i know it's bad but that's me ;) nice and humorous, loved it.

[Deepika]

guess that was little much XD happy you could relate ;)

[Saddam]

Though it sounds as lethal as a sharp knife,
It is as powerful to keep me full of life

Deadline must be in life, because of it you can valuate you ability.
Its always good to see your write. Interesting and powerful.

[Deepika]

Thanks a lot saddam :))

[Saddam]

Welcome always dear....