Category: Existential Poetry

• Writing Against the Tide

  This haiku captures the fleeting nature of creation and the resilience of the human spirit. Words written on sand are swept away by the tide, yet the act of rewriting symbolizes determination and the enduring desire to leave a mark, no matter how transient.

  Words written on sand,
  The tide washes them away—
  I write them again.

  Prompt: Write a story or poem about an individual who persists in their efforts despite obstacles that continually erase their progress. How does this perseverance shape their identity, and what does it reveal about the nature of their goal?

  January 3, 2025

  existential reflection, nature, transience

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• Of God

  This poem explores the enigmatic nature of divinity and existence, questioning the intentions and actions of a higher power. With raw emotion and rhythmic simplicity, it reflects on the paradox of serving something intangible while grappling with life’s hardships and unanswered questions.

  What’s of God?
  He has no plot,
  His senseless thought,
  Left us to rot.

  

  Read moreWriting Against the Tide

  Endless words,
  Since the birth,
  Yet still I serve,
  Living above.

  Prompt: Write a poem that examines the relationship between humanity and the divine. Reflect on themes of creation, purpose, and doubt, using simple yet evocative language. Balance existential questioning with moments of faith or resignation to capture the tension between belief and disillusionment.

  December 6, 2024

  existentialism, faith and doubt

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