Vortex

Vortex

A Poem by James Paulin

can’t

say no.

compulsion

fuels addiction.

lost inhibitions

worn thin by repeat sin,

sliding deep in shame again.

denial or revile awhile.

worship the monkey eating you live

till time slips past the last chance to survive.

 

© 2009 James Paulin


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very nice write.. it flows well and really drew me into it. Keep writing!

Posted 15 Years Ago


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An amazing display of language play. It's rare to read precise, increasing meter with internal and end rhyme that just sounds for all the world like someone talking.

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Added on September 28, 2009

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James Paulin
James Paulin

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After 38 years of working as an automotive design sculptor, I retired and have been doing a bit of fishing and writing poems. I've gotten better at both and had some recognition. Most of my poems are .. more..

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