Caged

Ups and downs of life.

With a flick of my wrist

I could move mountains

wild, thunderous cracks

In a glistening sea

But then fruitless conviction

fells my power

darkness spreads an impending doom

debilitating me,

stealing movement

Like a cheetah free,

now caged.

Reviews

[Vidya Bacchus]

We are at times our own worst enemy.A most poignant write.

[Wendy Karasin]

So true, but when we know it, we can do something about it. Thank you for stopping by and reviewing the poem. Much appreciated.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome:)

[Lucifer Jones]

A very interesting read. "Fruitless conviction fells my power", Very nice. Artfully crafting the jailer of self. Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing...

[Wendy Karasin]

Yes, thanks for understanding it.

[Dr. Wood ?]

if life were not unpredictable, would it indeed BE life at all.....?

Your clever poem shows us how precariously we exist

[Wendy Karasin]

True, humbling and to be remembered lest we become arrogant. Thank you for reading, commenting and understanding.

[Dr. Wood ?]

we should hold on to those thoughts of others.....never put ourselves first and all will be well

[Wendy Karasin]

Perhaps, on the other hand, putting ourselves first can sometimes make us more available to others - the paradoxes of life.

[Dr. Wood ?]

now you are hurting my brain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and that beautiful animal if kept from being able to run, it will go crazy...and lose its conviction and power...much like the human who needs to be free from the burdens of emotional stress which really can be debilitating..

amazing movement in your pieces...the shortness of the lines enhances the rhythm...

very impressed with your work Wendy..

jacob

[Wendy Karasin]

Jacob, I so appreciate the kudos, and the specifics you offer in regard to these works.

[Wendy Karasin]

Thanks for taking the time to read this and comment on it. And we do need to be aware of how quickly life can change...and enjoy the good.

[Jack...]

I really liked this. It definitely brought home the message you were trying to convey. Life can change in an instant. Smiles can very easily become frowns if we allow it. Very cool.

[Wendy Karasin]

Exactly.....

[Daniel Sala]

Marvellous, who doesn't feel like that sometimes, our worst "jailer" can be ourselves at times, if I understood this piece well.

[Wendy Karasin]

You understood it perfectly! Thanks for your comment.

[Daniel Sala]

Thanks for replying and clarifying, Wendy.

[Wendy Karasin]

My pleasure, Daniel.