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Absentia

Come once more and be my light Oh lover who abandoned me End this darkness of the night Once I knew your radiance bright And dwelt in your embrace Come once more and be my light Unwritten absence, know my plight Though your purpose firmly fixed End this darkness of the night Unfaithful, I, and short of sight Now your mercy do I seek Come once more and be my light I’ve done for you all that I might My dry and empty soul now pleads End this darkness of the night My body now grows frail and slight Yet still you are my heart’s delight Come once more and be my light End this darkness of the night September 24, 2023

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Ink Empress

Date: 9/29/2023 2:20:00 AM

Those opening lines and the depth of emotions flowing throughout this poem left me in awe feeling so much. I read this few times and I couldn’t help but admire the rhymes and rhythm of longing that you’ve articulated so effortlessly! Thank you for writing. Congratulation on winning in my contest

Andrew Jacob Jung
Date: 9/29/2023 7:55:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words and for the inspirational contest!

Karen Jones

Date: 9/24/2023 2:12:00 PM

The longing is strong in this poem. It expresses a powerful yearning. Vulnerable and soul searching. That void I pray will be filled with positive energy be it Godly or otherwise self actualizing. Thanks for sharing.