The Confliction of Dreams

Dancing with Distraction: An Acrostic Poem

By M.J. CarlockPublished 11 months ago • 1 min read

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dauntless

ideas

swirl in my mind,

twirling

‘round

and ‘round;

“catch me,”

they whisper... but

i know better; for

one, will

never be enough.

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About the Creator

M.J. Carlock

I find that words are powerful; regardless of their form, they carry influence over our lives, and we must wield their power with both wisdom and heart.

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