haunted
an inverse poem, to be read both forward and backwards, line-by-line.
this beautiful life
lies, haunted sometimes by
prophecy
a dream told me, once…
ready?
i will die when i’m
thirty-eight—
not a sentence
contained in my dream
is possibly
fate, misconstrued.
About the Creator
March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
By Denise E Lindquista day ago in Writers
Comments (10)
This was a haunting and thought-provoking read, and “I will die when i’m” I such a pivotal line to anchor the middle of this. Nicely done👏🏾
Wow expertly done. I think that opening line is crucial, because it is the beautiful life you are talking about that is haunted but in reverse you’re saying it’s haunted by the beautiful life. That’s such an interesting concept, I had to read that backwards and forwards a few times. Excellent stuff!
Wow! Well done!😊💕
Beautifully done, Morgana. Each direction reads with its own distinct sensibility.
Those lines in the center just slam into your gut. I loved the change in meaning when it hits them. Brilliantly done, Morgana :)
Gorgeous work. Def one of the best I've seen.
This is kind of haunting, yet beautiful. Nice balance of poetic wording with a detailed thought. Well done
Cool poem
i will die when i’m thirty-eight— i will die when i’m Ready this beautiful life lies, haunted sometimes by prophecy prophecy lies, haunted sometimes by this beautiful life I am haunted by this poem. I keep reading it over and over, but the emotion does not pass.
Crikey. I admittedly am still struggling with my inverse ideas so far...but this is fantastic work, Morgana. As usual, you are making us think while expressing some deep emotions. Well done, very well done, miss!