A Girl

As light leaves us,
the truth is unveiled.
A girl lies with sorrows unscaled.
To wither and die, 
without hope on her side.
She can no longer see a light,
to guide her through those forsaken nights.
She waits for a sign,
that all will come in line.
She is in pain,
with no one to help, all efforts sought in vain.
When will the girl see,
there are others like she.
Others share her pain, 
others like me.
Her light once pierced through the shadows,
it was a beacon through the night.
Now it is only a dying flame,
leaving the world to darkness,
cowering in shame.
A girl lies dying in her pain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Dani. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
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December 21, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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November 22, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Congratulations on having this wonderful poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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November 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Dani - confrats on your featured poem this week. Rgds Janette
Sheart Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Congrats on feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
Brown Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations on your being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
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November 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Such a sad situation. The emotion comes through your words. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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September 3, 2009 at 2:06 AM
Sad. Sara
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