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Escape the Darkness

in the darkness one can't see the shadows falling down around them but can feel the chill as it rises in the air sweeping over them with misty eyes even these skies cry as the clouds of fear hide glimmers of hope it's times like this where the darkest hours reign that i miss you most and long to feel your touch comfort the child within me as well as the adult i've become alone i stand a wreath of emotions gather within my mind where my thoughts fall silent only to prayer I'm confined outside of dreams as this nightmare becomes reality now only the crow can visit your grave as he flies in and out of the darkness life has become March 26, 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/5/2020 2:28:00 PM

Congratulations my friend on coming ist in this contest - you truly deserve the accolade for this gifted write. Blessings and safe thoughts from across the pond. Jennifer.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/4/2020 4:27:00 PM

Wonderful poetry. I always love reading what you've written. You're a truly great poet. Love to you and blessings too, Gina

John Watt

Date: 4/1/2020 5:09:00 PM

Back to say ditto to the comments below, and congrats on your #1 placement. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/1/2020 4:54:00 PM

Stunning piece, as always, Sandra:-) Heartiest congratulations on your first place win!

Hilo Poet

Date: 4/1/2020 4:31:00 PM

A wonderfully well-written poem, Sandra, I love its flow throughout--beautiful, worthy for 1st place, my grateful thanks for your participation, Aloha William

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/29/2020 2:28:00 PM

A cold lonely write...where darkness be the only light...All the best Sandra

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/29/2020 10:54:00 AM

So haunting and melancholy - that first stanza, so evocative of despair, a poignant ode to loss-

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/28/2020 6:46:00 AM

Such a lovely piece penned with eloquence and splendour Sandy, such a treat to feast on. Blessings, Gordon

John Watt

Date: 3/26/2020 2:05:00 PM

A beautiful and thoughtful peek into the darkness here Sandra. Loved the line "comfort the child within me / as well as the adult i've become", as well as your use of crows, shadows, clouds, and chill to describe the loneliness. Another gem ~ Hugs/John

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 6:20:00 PM

thank you so much John... darkness is upon us... may the light come and lift this gloom soon... hugs and blessings

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/26/2020 10:08:00 AM

A time to be a child and a time to be adult - intense emotions brought to life in your poem Sandy - well penned my friend, keep safe - safe thoughts floating across the pond to you and yours! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 6:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Jennifer... scary times we are living in, sometimes an escape to easier times would be nice... sometimes those we want or need comfort from are not around... hugs and blessings my friend

Judy Ball

Date: 3/26/2020 9:35:00 AM

A very touching piece Sandra. When we lose someone very close to us sometimes we feel so alone in the world. That's when we need to draw close to The Lord. He will send His Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us in our hour of need. God Bless, JB

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 6:18:00 PM

Thank you so much Judy... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/26/2020 9:24:00 AM

An outstanding profound poem with stunning expressions dearest, Sandra! Much loved it! Hugs xxx

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 6:17:00 PM

thank you so much Demetrios... hugs and blessings to you my friend... :) XoXo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/26/2020 8:53:00 AM

Profoundly penned, my friend -- 'the child within me as well as the adult I've become'...'a wreath of my emotions'... 'of the darkness life has become' -- so many memorable lines. This poem just aches emotion. Superb penning! Bravo! :) Gershon

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 8:55:00 AM

thank you so much Gershon...I made a wreath for my father for Easter...it sits in my closet...I wish I could place it but I cannot... we are not allowed to leave the house...it's times like these, the darkest moments in life that you miss the loved ones lost the most... hugs and blessings!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/26/2020 8:06:00 AM

Sad yet beautifully written, as always, Sandy. Your verses evoke emotions brilliantly: with misty eyes even these skies cry as the clouds of fear hide glimmers of hope...well done my friend.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 8:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay...we are living in some scary times... it consumes many of my thoughts... hope you are well.. stay safe... hugs and blessings!

Chris Green

Date: 3/26/2020 7:02:00 AM

Loneliness flows through this poem weaving in and out of the sadness and longing for one who is no longer near. Beautifully done my friend. Your poetry is amazing.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/26/2020 8:52:00 AM

Thank you Chris...I made my father a wreath before the virus hit...I was waiting till closer to Easter to place it but it's not looking like I will be able to place it … sometimes you just wish those lost can come and comfort you at times like these... hugs