of ascension
introspective, inspirational poem. autobiographical too. of course.
confidence(con) stripped(tripped) bare(bar)
my obsession(another session), downfall(ownfall)
parts, though no longer, me
my descension(senseless), my call
conscience(con) seared(red) bare(bar)
my deception(septic), recall
fragmented(rage), no longer, free
my revocation(action), stall(e)
abstinence(tine) unappealing(peel)
my addiction, not at all
compartments, of my life(lie),
my conviction(convict), stonewall(ton)
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confidence(confide) recovered(cover)
my obsession, battle uphill(up)
pieces, though no longer, me, discarded(care)
my ascension(censor), my call
conscience(science) strengthened(end?)
my honesty(honey), brutal(vital)
fragmented, still - but free
my revocation(vocation), not stalled
abstinence, beautiful feeling
my addiction - not it all
compartments, opened, of my life
my conviction, stand tall
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Paul Stewart
Award-Winning Writer, Poet, Scottish-Italian, Subversive.
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It's difficult for me to know where to start with a review of this book as it was, for me, an entirely unique experience and one that I'll probably never have again. I don't want that to be interpreted as unenjoyable but it has left me scratching my head a little and ruminating on its content, its themes and its characters.
By Rachel Deeming5 days ago in BookClub
Comments (10)
Cleverly intriguing… your conversation with Grz clarified my suspicions on your poem’s meaning, but I like to know for sure, if I can!🙃 My brain got a workout 🤣.
☺️ intriguing structure here Paul and a personal and emotion filled piece. I thought initially I had to read the parentheses after, but no?
Not just a wonderful poem, but also an intriguing puzzle! So creative and genius! A very good piece on struggling with and overcoming addiction
Oooo, I really loved the concept and format you used Sir Paul! 🍩🥐
Spellbinding, well done.
Wow, Paul. Such creativity, such verbal mastery, such vulnerable storytelling. What a gift.
Really compelling structure and style- had to go back and reread just to take in all the depth and nuance you've instilled in this piece!! Love it, Paul!
What an encouraging poem that was! Loved it Paul!
Thank you for the interesting and delicious content. Follow my story now.
This was so motivational!! I loved your tenuity here!