The Valley of Indecision

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Aug 18, 2018

Lost in the valley of indecision
Forever caught between here and there
My mind is divided, my soul is torn
And monstrous phantoms are everywhere

There's neither light, nor is there darkness
Here in this barren oasis of grey
Trapped somewhere in between questions and answers
Groping and grasping to find my way

I'll lose my mind if I go on performing
This balancing act between madness and death
A stand is needed for yea or for nay
Or else very soon I may draw my last breath

Deciding that I cannot make a decision
Embracing the madness instead of this yoke
The phantoms encroaching, I suddenly jumped up
And out of this horrible nightmare I woke



© Mike Wise
9/17/14

 

Tags: Humor, Rhyme, Metaphor, Confused, Scary, Pain, Dark, Imagery, Abstract, Fear,

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Kathryn Eddy commented on Aug 22, 2018 at 5:26pm
This sounds like one who is a deep thinker
Michael Wise commented on Oct 05, 2018 at 9:55am
Indeed I am, too deep sometimes.
Christopher Russon commented on Jul 14, 2019 at 8:14pm
Cleverly written Michael.Excelent way to describe that nightmare.

 

 

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