Hope

Blistering my imagination With disappointment and pain The sand colored landscape A silent torturer of truth I walk quickly and carelessly The water is my destiny And I can’t walk fast enough To reach the clear liquid hope That will sooth my throat And lubricate my tormented mind ©by Regina Riddle In the desert poetry contest Sponsored by nette onclaud September 14, 2014

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Date: 9/22/2020 6:10:00 AM

Very nice, Regina. The desert metaphor is perfect for the stressful, cheerless issues we all face these days. Congratulations on your placement and a 10 on Hope.

John Watt

Date: 9/21/2020 5:18:00 PM

You have painted a vivid picture of thirst in the wilderness without using the word 'desert'. Well done, Gina, hope this does really well in the contest. Grace ~ John

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/8/2019 5:48:00 AM

To reach the clear liquid hope/ That will sooth my throat/ And lubricate my tormented mind/// penned beautifully

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/7/2019 5:58:00 PM

I see this was a First Place winner Regina. This is brilliantly written! Congratulations on your win and on having this beauty featured! : ) xxoo

Ann Foster

Date: 9/7/2019 11:34:00 AM

Interesting, thought provoking... loved it. Ann

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/22/2014 3:43:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/22/2014 6:28:00 AM

Wonderful, I enjoyed this winner very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2014 3:43:00 PM

amazing imagery many congrats on your podium place Regina:-) Hugs Jan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/21/2014 12:10:00 PM

- Just came back to congratulate you on your win Regina. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/21/2014 9:51:00 AM

Congrats on a beautifully written win!!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/21/2014 9:13:00 AM

You are a poet consummate. This poem is jaw dropping and is everything a great poem should be. You have such a beautiful soul, your words to everyone are always so kind. I admire you and you have a big fan in me. Congratulations on your well earned win.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/21/2014 12:32:00 AM

And back again wid huge congrats on ur first place win Regina!

Mark Trichet

Date: 9/20/2014 8:34:00 PM

Congratulations Regina, well deserved win

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/20/2014 2:47:00 PM

such style, gina... the striking metaphors, assonance, and creative approach executed flawlessly... a winning formula! proud to have this in my contest... congrats and huggs

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/20/2014 8:26:00 AM

I can see you staggering through the hot sand Regina and it's not a pretty picture. Congratulations on this wonderfully written poem.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/20/2014 5:24:00 AM

Hope nicely defined. Congrats on the top win, Regina

Monterey Sirak

Date: 9/18/2014 8:01:00 AM

WOW!!! Amazing images of desperation and hope. This one is a winner.

Roy Jerden

Date: 9/16/2014 2:35:00 PM

The dry desert as a metaphor for heartbreak, water as the hope for new love. Did I get it? I loved the silent torturer of truth line.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/15/2014 6:41:00 PM

Nicely done Regina. My throat started getting dry. Good luck on the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/15/2014 6:57:00 AM

- A really good poem, Regina - yes, in the desert water is your destiny - Good luck in the contest - Have a lovely Monday! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Audrey Haick

Date: 9/14/2014 7:29:00 PM

Lovely poem, Gina! Hope... sometimes it's all you have left in life but it's gold! Thanks for reading "The Gift" and your kind comments. I love Jesus, too! Always, love, Annalise

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/14/2014 1:16:00 AM

Amazingly wonderful Regina! Expressions of hope during thirst in sandy desert,, well penned! Gl in contest!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/14/2014 1:08:00 AM

Hope, was the only thing that was left after Pandora's box was opened! A brilliant way to show the power of hope in Man's heart! Good luck dear Regina, a seven!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2014 12:52:00 AM

gosh, this must be a new contest I do not know about. How interesting your poem is. I hope that water is not a mirage!! They say you see water from afar when you are dying of thirst!!