Holding Out

by East Poetry   Dec 15, 2010


I find that I am burdened,
by a weight that goes unseen.
But how can I explain...
Exactly what I mean?

It's like...

I'm standing here with objects,
or "letters" in my hands.
An "O" because I"m "Open"
to giving us a chance.

And next to that, I hold a "U".
For it's "you" I want to see.
Excited about the prospect
That you feel the same for me.

Now also Here, I hold a "T".
The last letter of this clue.
A "T" because I'm "Trying"
To get a rise from you.

These letters are getting heavier,
I'm not knowing what to do.
But basically, I'm tired

...of holding O,U,T for you.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Mello193

    This was awesome all the way through. i liked how you put that, holding out, and spelling it out like that, another great read

  • 13 years ago

    by Dreamofolwin

    I just love how you craft your poems together Randy! :) You have a style that is all your own... and it is superb. I love how you draw the reader in from the start with what is is you're saying.... and ALWAYS love the endings to your poems. You write what people can relate to, and I like that!

    Also you write with such brilliant rhyme & rhythm :)) ...

    Keep penning =]

  • 13 years ago

    by Sylvia

    I love this poem. It is not an acrostic though, simply an original way of presenting the message you have. Nice.

  • 13 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    This is this most clever acrostic like poem I have ever read

  • 13 years ago

    by Beautiful Chaos

    "Exited for the prospect"

    ^I assume this is supposed to be "excited"

    Overall I thought you did a great job here and were creative with describing a circumstance that many of us come to find ourselves in, in many aspects of our lives. A nice read, good work.

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