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Misplaced in the mist of misery

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There are so many great versions of this song. The origianl was sung by Alison Moyet, but the cover by Flying Pickets is my actual favourite... This one is also nice.

Why do you show me such treasure, only to deprive me. When you are gone, smoke fills the air, I'm misplaced in the mist of misery, w a n d e r i n g helplessly lost, masking melancholic emotions. Parasite winds bring little respite. If only they would whisper my mute messages, blowing tepidly into your heart - then maybe you would gift me one more glimpse. Then like the majestic sun would you re-appear? Embracing me with passion and desire, so my heart smiles like the crescent moon, till darkness comes, veiling your light and then you disappear (again), leaving me misplaced in the mist of misery.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/12/2024 1:20:00 PM

SO, There are so many treasures that can delight us. It's tough when the fix disappears. I think in the end, if we love ourselves adequately, we are able to move on. It's not so easy as all that since brain chemistry creates things that can't just be wiped away.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/10/2024 10:38:00 AM

You describe those feeling so well. The misery when they are not around and the joy of catching a glimpse. love phyl

Martin Challender

Date: 5/8/2024 12:07:00 AM

Powerful, thoughtful and well written. Congratulations. Love this song also (especially the Flying Pickets version!).

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/7/2024 5:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/6/2024 4:19:00 PM

your poem was engaging and captured the misery one feels when someone special is no longer around. We experience grief in a variety of ways...losing a job, losing our identity, moving, changing jobs...the list is endless it seems. The 'mist of misery' applies to so many situations. Well done, Silent One. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 5/6/2024 11:11:00 AM

Nice separation song. Beautifully penned.

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/6/2024 10:04:00 AM

Life is hard to bear S1, when someone special (or our loved ones) are not around anymore, your poetic prowess expresses this misery quite beautifully, even though it’s horrible, cheers David

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/6/2024 5:49:00 AM

Splendidly evocative of love and heartbreak, SO. Passion and desire play with fire---and then you disappear (again)--succinct ending says it all.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/6/2024 5:35:00 AM

Dearest Silent One, I really loved that you poetically show such longing as you capture the bittersweet dance of hope and heartache. It is filled with treasure and smoke, passion and despair, with so many emotions that speak to the depths of human experience. Silent One this is a heartfelt reflection on the ebb and flow of love's presence in our lives. - Blessings, Daniel

Maria Williams

Date: 5/6/2024 4:31:00 AM

The way you express emotions of passion and desire is truly captivating.Your words reflect a heart that smiles like the crescent moon until darkness comes, veiling your loved ones' light once again. This poignant poem has plenty to reflect on, and your descriptive language adds depth and meaning to it. It's a wonderful song, and it's a perfect choice.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/6/2024 3:56:00 AM

wow! what a lovely song, I'm planning to sing it, as for the words, S, you never cease to inspire me, in fact you do that most every day, when I read your words, its like a ray of sunlight, thank you for being you, and part of, ...

Silent One
Date: 5/6/2024 3:57:00 AM

Awww, thank you.. You are always so sweet.. I look forward to your song..

Ink Empress

Date: 5/6/2024 2:21:00 AM

Misplaced in the mist of misery! What a line to use twice in your heartfelt and soulfully touching poem dear silent one! Youv written a poem that flows seamlessly and would resonate with many. I love how effortlessly you use alliterations and how your poems emanate emotions. I especially love the lines “ Parasite winds bring little respite. If only they would whisper my mute messages, blowing tepidly into your heart -“ that hits so hard altho delicately, still is strong enough to slice the moon in amorous skies into half! Your poems inspire me always! Pleasure reading this! If this is for a contest. Best wishes! Sending you light always dear silent one