Written for the Natasha Collazo Unofficial Challenge 'Calling all Poets' Details below...
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here I am in an
e x p a n s i v e
world we all go.
how long I stay depends on
when I tire from linking words
to fill this page... or,
when life rudely interrupts my stay...
this inner arena of endless worlds
can be found between
drifting<<and>>awareness.
It's where the muse waits to
collaborate—
venturing down creative paths
one idea at a time.
it's a place where choices
outnumber the chooser
and conflict instigates
a barraging onslaught of
frivolous thoughts.
the good,
the bad,
the unexplored?
*
When I envision solutions
to a buzz killing problem,
why are odds stacked against
the desired outcome?
It’s because participation is on hiatus and laziness
doesn't care to test latent abilities.
I'd rather dodge the invasion of
suggestions swirling in and out of view
than capturing just one to hire it for the job.
Why?
The answer requires being someone other
than me.
procrastination is the fickle shareholder
in this action-based playground.
i'm no magician.
i'm no sinner or saint.
i am me.
but...
i am all of the above
and so much more when i enter that place
where no one else is invited.
where no one can tell me i'm wrong...
a virtual place where actuality suspends its hold.
a humorous place where thoughts become laughter.
a place where satisfaction and uncertainty duel it out
in an epic battle for existence...
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i don't know exactly what this place is made of,
but I am grateful for the opportunity to escape…
About the Creator
Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
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Comments (22)
"Well said 👏"
Lovely walk down memory lane. Congrats.
wow, Captures the struggle of procrastination perfectly - almost feel called out. Well done, such a good read!
Well deserved Honourable Mention in the challenge ✅. An amusing, fascinating poem. My favourite part is: “ It’s because participation is on hiatus and laziness doesn't care to test latent abilities. I'd rather dodge the invasion of suggestions swirling in and out of view than capturing just one to hire it for the job.”🙃
The bit about procrastination hit home for me. I procrastinate at an olympic level.
Drifting in a daydream, I’m lost in K2-18b’s cosmic whispers—where hints of life spark a stellar clash, blending my wildest fantasies with the universe’s boldest mysteries!
Love this: "Procrastination is the fickle shareholder in this action-based playground." Congratulations on your top story, Lamar!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Loved it! Congrats on your well deserved Top Story! :)
Fantastic poem, Lamar! I loved “ It's where the muse waits to collaborate—“ so much! And congrats on Top Story!
Congrats! This was def a top fav of mine
Wooohoooo!!!! Congrats on Top Story, Lamar!!! 🎉
wonderful, Lamar
I love this! The depth of this and the wandering trail of thoughts made for a really great read. Every word is perfectly placed!
Well-wrought! This line gave me a vivid image of a miser wringing his hands and hoarding the goods while people waited in line: "procrastination is the fickle shareholder in this action-based playground' On the other hand, I awoke this morning thinking about how an abundance of something creates lack of interest, yet rarity piques wonder or draws attention. Is this mindset an evolutionary holdover for a creature which once had to battle scarcity along with its fellows to survive? Even as tense as things are getting lately, I think we don't know how good we have it, we misers and wastrels! But a current of understanding courses through things, I believe, which may reset balances, I hope, without upsetting any undeserving folks from the safety of the scales! So mote it be!
And that is the source of every wild story, every bit of forsaken poesy, all those wasted hours spent imagining things that don’t exist but aught to. Loved your poem, Lamar!
"procrastination is the fickle shareholder in this action-based playground." I especially loved these lines! Awesomeeee poem!
Yep, Natasha tends to leave me speechless as well, my friend, unable to put into words anything I might want to say, lol. I'm still a ponderin'!
Beautiful work, Lemar
The place whee inspiration grows.... love your free verse exploring of the mind or where creativity is born. There's great power for those that know how to wield it!! Nicely done, Lamar!!
Just wow! i'm no magician. i'm no sinner or saint. i am me. but... i am all of the above and so much more when i enter that place where no one else is invited. Every writer knows this place, and it it’s decorated much differently to each one . Great piece! So glad you entered
Nicely done Lamar! It's always kool to escape! :)) 🌸