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Futile

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

Moving

in slow motion

The exertion

to shake off the

lethargy

exhausting

Quagmire

devours

The air

thick

Each breath

a challenge

Gasping for relief

Chest heaves with

weight

Lost

in the dark

Limbs with no substance

I tumble

trying to find purchase

Stagnant determination

Floundering in place

An endless loop

Futile effort

Copyright © 2018 Penny Wilson

Author:

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.