Cut to the Chase

too late

the blade

barred

through

not waiting

not patient

not taking time

thrashing

deeper

and

deeper

catching each vein

pressure

drip

drip

drip

drip

Last moments

will I think of

pain

troubles

suffering

heartache      

hardships

will I recall

joyous

happiness

will I regret

no regrets

 

 

 

Still question

 

Reviews

[alan peter kelly]

ah...the paradoxical precipice of eternal doom...strong...evocative write...inventive construction and perfect timing...very much enjoyed...

[Coyote Poetry]

Never a good enough answer. I believe need a lot of luck and timing. We must find the people looking for the same goal. Life is unfair. The people we need are too sad or too happy. A excellent poem. You made me think.
Coyote

[Libby McKeown]

This is an awesome read! I've noticed that a lot of "spacing" poems feature spacing at random, and that's supposed to make it more meaningful. In this case, you really harnessed this technique and made it work for you. The drip lines were a nice touch! Thanks for sharing such a powerful work!