Psychomachia
Heather Hubler's Unscrambled Challenge Poppy's Prompts #4 Poppy's Prompts #5
"Fragile. Handle With Care."
You dropped my heart
Cognizant it was made of glass
I watched it descend in slow motion
A careless mishap? A sabotage, mayhap?
You put the blame on the wind
And thrived in that chasmic cosy chaos
~~~~~
I wish I knew then, what I know now
I failed to notice that a neon sign
Above my head blinked "disposable"
It overshadowed my warning label
~~~~~
If I weren't so myopic
If I was just a tad psychic
If I had followed the maps of my gut
If I knew where your trail of paint would lead to
I'd have stopped you long before
~~~~~
You were aphasic in dialect
Nothing more than an empty envelope
Or a cassette with its tape pulled out
You felt so macho, like a champ
But you're a psycho and a chimp
~~~~~
I'm feeling so conflicted
Should I beg you not to leave?
Or leave it to the cosmic energies?
You don't believe in karma but you will
When it shoves strawberries up your ass
Watching you erode would be my bliss
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/psychomachia
Author's Notes:
This poem was inspired by and written for:
1. Heather Hubler's Unscrambled Challenge
The word I chose was "Psychomachia" and the words that were unscrambled from it are in Bold.
2. Poppy's Prompts #4
The words to be used were Sabotage, Strawberry, Disposable, Cassette and Glass.
3. Poppy's Prompts #5
The words to be used were Paint, Erode, Envelope, Descend and Wind.
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Incredible work!
The switch from “macho” and “champ” to “psycho” and “chimp” was hilarious. I love this piece!
I think this is one my favorites from you. Your first two lines–You dropped my heart, Cognizant it was made of glass–hooked me. You did a great job on this one Dharrsheena
Interesting and delicious content, keep posting more.
Congratulations on your top story . It resonates with me as well
Hi Dharr! I've just noticed on your page that every piece you write becomes a Top Story. That's beyond amazing. Congratulations on another one. Wow! Yay you! 🥳🤩😘🥳🤩😘
Loved the imagery and emotions. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt piece!
Wow!! Left me a little bit breathless 💔💓❣️
Dharrsheena, this encompasses and encapsulates a picture of the sheer and beautiful talent that flows from your fingertips. Truly stunning.
I'm impressed you managed to blend these challenges so well! This is beautifully written.
This was absolutely beautiful and refreshing. I loved it. I love your style! Congrats for Top Story! ❤️❤️❤️
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Three challenges in one! I am impressed! Chasmic cosy chaos! 💖 Better off without that loser!
It is sad to see relationships so toxic and one-sided. Good poem on the conflict of it.
I love it, even though I do not comprehend the story.
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Love you wordplay!
This poetry is a raw and evocative expression of emotions. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors creates a powerful impact. The theme of fragility and the plea to handle with care resonate deeply. The introspection and realization of the narrator's own awareness and hindsight add layers of complexity. The contrast between vulnerability and strength is palpable. The blend of emotions, from longing to anger, is skillfully woven into the verses. Overall, this poem captures the complexity of human relationships and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany them. It's a thought-provoking piece that leaves a lasting impression.
This was so deep! I love it <3
A wonderful powerful read. Congrats on top story.
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Oh I do not like NOTIFICATIONS. Blinked and I missed this lovely shove strawberry up the wazoo poem. You tell em Dhar. Sorry, your work comes in sporadic bursts of loveliness. But the time has come, so congrats.
powerful and clever---