Rules of Engagement

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Rules of Engagement

Darkness lives in corners
where spiders hide undisturbed
and dust gathers secrets
protected by blankets of mystery
I stumble in confusion
Why did I not know sooner?

Climbing over discarded baggage
scattered without thought
and blocking advancement
Wishing to tear down
the emotional scaffolding
holding up your life

Unable to comprehend the
rules of engagement
I become weary from trying
and fall on my own sword
A breath, then another, realizing
I have become an impediment


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Sanaa is hosting the bar at D’Verse tonight and she has prompted us with
Line Messaging Poetry.  In her words:
“For today’s MTB challenge, I invite you all to try out this new poetic form. Be philosophical, somber or serious, show us your playful side or even better, be romantic! The choice is yours”

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

17 thoughts on “Rules of Engagement”

  1. Oh my heart this is painstakingly deep and honest, Christine! The rules can be a bit hazy sometimes. Thank you so much for writing to the prompt 💖💖

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    1. I should have practiced a little more. Some of the other poems were outstanding. Thanks for your kind words Sanaa ☺️❤️

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  4. I agree about the rawness of this poem, Christine, but I was more taken by the image of someone ‘Climbing over discarded baggage / scattered without thought /and blocking advancement’, which we all do to different degrees, and some more than others. The final lines are just so sad.

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    1. Thanks Kim. Like many, I write to heal, so sometimes my poetry can be on the dark side. 😦 Next one will be sunnier I’m sure ☺️💕👍

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