Loneliness survives, even though
those who care to accept friendship
and grace everyday. Emotion will
crawl on the sidewalk to etch
"I Love You", written in yellow chalk
to fade away. Friends pick up a spirit
that needs to be mended, hair is brushed
and they hold her smile in place, as tears
streak the window, as she looks down
a path where escape has been removed.
Traces of emotion are sponged into a napkin
left on the table that makes heartache vanish,
as hope will pretend it never happened.
How has loneliness survived with lovers who
play hide and seek as passion never shared.
This tree carries the scars etched in a trunk
where hearts initialed have grown over
and no longer share love. Aged feelings
of bitterness cut the Oak down. It burns,
ashes of the Phoenix will not rise. She mumbles
in the dark to pain carried; memories hope
someone hears her when she cries.
Author notes
Number #5 When She Cries-Britt Nicole- looked up lyrics- Chiefmac
A contest entry
- Song prompt by Godsemogurl.
475 points, ended August 26, 6 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Excellent
Such a fantastic write. And so deserving of the gold. Congratulation.
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YEA!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS. I knew it was a wonderful poem. I am so happy for you. Take care.
Bless You,
Sandy
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Very Heartfelt Words
This was an emotional poem to read. I can relate to your words. Very heartfelt and brought a tear. Even with alot of friends and family around a person can feel lonely longing and missing the one in their heart. Such a beautiful poem. A winner for sure. Thank you for sharing. You take care.
Blessings,
Sandy
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Friends pick up a spirit
that needs to be mended, hair is brushed
and they hold her smile in place, as tears
streak the window, as she looks down
a path where escape has been removed
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