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A Flicker of Light

her thoughts flicker
like that old streetlamp
awaiting to cast shadows
of passerby's that never come

the streets are silent
like a mind without a voice
as she scribbles
amidst the darkness
her thoughts
on a stage
without a crowd

black against black
her words tumble
downward
casted out 
in shadows
unseen
unheard

she bleeds poems
where words form
like tears in corners of eyes
as she gasps
breathless
beneath stormy skies

without an audience
she falls within the silence
as crumpled paper
piles on the ground
all around her

she peers
at the moonless sky
and realizes 
somehow it shines
brighter than her

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 9/21/2023 8:23:00 PM

Sandra, the flow and feeling you express is so different from higher winners. But I can relate to your poem in ways I cannot with others. I am going to go and visit you. May not comment on all I read, but I like your style.

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/19/2023 11:07:00 AM

Wonderful!!!! So poignant, spot on, SA. :-))

Terry Miller

Date: 9/19/2023 7:53:00 AM

Congratulations, a brilliant poem, wonderful writing!

I Am Anaya

Date: 9/18/2023 8:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, we definitely would miss all those feelings! Great entry

Silent One

Date: 9/18/2023 11:39:00 AM

I always feel so much emotions from your poems... they are always so fragile and deep.. You have a great way to express how you feel and that is evident in this one.. So happy to see you posting again and thank you so much for doing so in my contest.. congratulations on your placement... I found this one haunting, like you really took me to a place of how you feel..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/17/2023 10:38:00 AM

- Nice to see you posting again Sandra - This part is powerful and wonderfully written...the entire poem is a "Wow"... - "she bleeds poems where words form like tears in corners of eyes as she gasps breathless - hugs beneath stormy skies"

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/17/2023 8:00:00 AM

the streets are silent like a mind without a voice---awaiting to cast shadows of passerby's that never come--you describe the vibes of loneliness so perfectly, my friend. A brilliant poet you are.

Ink Empress

Date: 9/17/2023 5:04:00 AM

Breathless beneath stormy seas sounds familiar, are you on instagram too? Wow what a beautiful write this is, i love the flow and depth of this poem and how it resonates with me on so many levels. Especially “she bleeds poems where words form like tears in the corners of her eyes” so touching and evocative and that opening really drew me in! Brilliant take on the prompt. Goodluck for the contest and definitely this is a fave for me

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/16/2023 10:22:00 PM

You're back with a bang. A deep poem for a contest for which I hope to see you qualify. Loved the idea of light flickering like your muse. Great thoughts.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/17/2023 4:37:00 AM

thank you for your kind words... she is rusty but i am trying to force her back...i doubt it will get a placement but looked to contests for inspiration! hugs