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Dismal Mood

Wistful and withdrawn, I wander through the night
Feeling grim and melancholy, a shroud of darkness tight
Depression grips my heart, its hold is strong and true
A gloomy cloud above me, my feelings all askew

I hanker for light and happiness, a break from this despair
But all I grasp around me is darkness everywhere
I strain to shake the sadness off, to find some peace of mind
But my views castle pulling me down, leaving me behind

So I walk on, lost in whimsey, seeking a way out
Hoping that tomorrow will fetch something to shout about
For now, I’ll hold on walking, through darkness and pain
Hoping that somehow, someway, I’ll find happiness again.

For some portentous events, unostentatious activity
Without the extra burden of strained, searing captivity.  

Written: June 05, 2023

Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Emile Pinet 

Copyright © Sotto Poet | Year Posted 2023

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Sam Kauffman Date: 6/29/2023 11:43:00 AM Lasaad, your dark journey, in the end, is infused with light in the darkness. A choice that you make to return from melancholy's grip. Your eloquence enchants the articulation of your words and gives them impact! Blessings to you dear friend as you seek the light. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 6/23/2023 2:54:00 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless you. Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/22/2023 6:14:00 AM I love the positivity in your write Las, full of descriptive darkness to enlightened emotion. Congratulations on your win! :) Login to Reply

Speaks Volumes Date: 6/21/2023 5:12:00 PM I hadnt read this before. So proud to know such a gifted poet. The first stanza ecapulating every one of Emile's words, and then to go on to such such sorrow, seasoned by the flavour of hope. A truly wonderful display of emotion. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Emile Pinet Date: 6/21/2023 5:07:00 PM Congratulations Sotto, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. Very well done, you were successful against a field of talented poets, my friend; Emile. Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/6/2023 1:09:00 AM You used all words in one stanza. Well done. Best for a win. Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/5/2023 3:28:00 PM Hello Sotto, We never know when depression will happen. sometimes it last a shot time and sometimes longer. there is always a light at the tunnel. You wiil get trhougj tis. Enjoy your evening my friend./Darlene\ Login to Reply

Jay Narain Date: 6/5/2023 2:44:00 PM Depression is the most awful state of mind. Mice depiction in words. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/5/2023 2:05:00 PM Wistful and withdrawn, I wander through the night---Feeling grim and melancholy, a shroud of darkness tight--that sums up the essence of your theme. You incorporated in your theme seamlessly the given words to evoke feelings melancholy. Best to you my friend. Login to Reply