A Debt

A Debt I’ve known whirlwinds that swept me off my feet earthquakes firestorms and ice colder than backs turned in darkness goodbyes so final you’d thought “someone died” laced with the words “get out” I’ve heard doors close sealed like coffin lids never to be opened less to exhume a rotted thing phones hung up with no polite human word wonder of why you times with hurt neither rain or night can ease I’ve had hopes daydreams fantasies make it magic you could almost touch belief so strong you glowed with nothing real but thoughts Yes, I understand it’s a tragedy or a debt 7/30/17

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/16/2017 2:03:00 PM

Debt paid in tears and stoic resolve. Powerful acknowledgements this down-to-earth, gritty real poem, Janis. You wield a powerful pen, dear. I'm afraid of you, but I believe you would spare me. Your mercy is my debt to you. Wonderful poem. Star bright write. Love and joy always.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/1/2017 10:54:00 PM

Well this is really sad but beautifully written. Such an effortless flow.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/1/2017 6:15:00 PM

The brevity of your words impacts each line with more power. I love the creative way this is composed Janis. This poem is very worthy of being on the winner's list. Congratulations Janis! : )

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/1/2017 5:51:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Janis.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/1/2017 4:29:00 PM

Nicely done, Janis , congratulations you on your win ~*