Cluttered Thoughts
Momento Mori
My mind is a dense and over-stuffed place
Around me are the skeletal remnants of grace
Killed by time's unrelenting pace
Entire worlds drowned in time
Indistinct echoes with which we rhyme
Towering giants on which we unknowingly climb
Slivers of awareness in our cosmic dance
Too much power over too much chance
Open to the weight of crushing choice
Pain to which I can give no voice
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
"The man of many series" - Donna Fox
I hope you enjoy my madness
AI is not real art!
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Comments (5)
The cosmic perspective woven through this poem adds such depth. It makes the struggle feel universal not just personal.
This is like wandering the darkest halls of one's mind - a scary but necessary practice!
Very heavy. And oh, how I've related to this. Well done, Alex! Love seeing poetry from you :)
Very powerful piece here, very deep thank you for sharing.
I think you should do this more often 🧐 I loved "too much power over too much chance"