A Milestone

Dismal stars out
Contrite to feelings
The moon glows brightly.
The storm is inside.
Tears form as I cry.

Regret, I don’t.
Have I done wrong?
Here and now stand
Weeping for hope.

Willow tree
Sways in wind
Vision rapt

Hope gales.
Godspeed!

Life
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 Penned on January 02, 2015!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
January 23, 2015 at 10:13 PM
Like an epiphany, hope comes as the willow tree sways...love it, Verlena! Congrats on your big win!! Hugs, Rhonda
Walker  Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Thanks for your awesome response Rhonda... Verlena
Kayode Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 11:35 PM
This is sweet,congrats on the win Verlena....huggs
Walker  Avatar
January 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Thanks Kayods for your super-awesome response. Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 7:21 AM
So pleased to see you recieve top mark for your artistry! Congratulations Verlena!
Walker  Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Thanks Richard for your superlative response. Verlena
Kendrick Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 2:31 PM
Congrats... S K
Walker  Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Thanks Sara for your congratulation. LVerlena
Garg Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 7:55 AM
Many many congrats Verlena , on this great win ! Hugs Archana
Walker  Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Archana for taking time out to congratulate me. This is quite an honor from Ram... Verlena
Yvonne Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Wow Verlena I am so happy to be here to fav your poem and to congratulate you on your well deserved huge first place win! Lots Of Love, Armand!
Walker  Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Thanks Maurice for you super-awesome congratulations. Verlena
Chakrabarty Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 5:25 AM
Congrats Verlena Love
Walker  Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM
Thanks Rajat for your congratulations. LVerlena
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 4:10 AM
your firat atanza is a wow!! love it. :) congratz!!
Walker  Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM
Thanks Olive for your congratulations! Verlena
A. Sharma Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Exquisite write Verlena! Congrats on top podium!
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Thanks Dr. Upma for your super-awesome remark and your congratulations for this honored win! Verlena
Fisher Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 7:31 PM
Enjoyed your number 1 in the contest...like the way you write about hope.
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Thanks David for your awesome response. Verlena
Poteet Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 5:33 PM
Great contrasts here between human emotions and nature. Title is revealing. Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed it, Verlena.
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 5:52 PM
Thanks Reason for your congratulations... Verlena
Richards Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM
This is so wonderful, Verlena !! A difficult task you made look smooth as silk !!
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 5:56 PM
Thanks Carrie. We are both silkworms now. How the magic of words can really heal the soul. Verlena
Allison Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Beautifully written Verlena many congrats on yourfirst place win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:25 PM
"Thanks for your congratulations Jan. I really enjoyed writing this poem for Ram contest. Sending you a hug and a smile, Verlena
Mehta Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for participating.
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:25 PM
Thanks for the high marks Ram. I really enjoyed writing this poem for your contest. Sending you a hug and a smile, Verlena
Guzzi Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:17 AM
An excellent entry! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:29 PM
Thanks Debbie for your congratulations and awesome response. Verlena
Meier-Hans Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved top win Verlena. Beautifully written and so heartfelt.
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Thanks Brenda for your congratulations and superlative remark. Verlena
Haight Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Lovely poem, Verlena. Congrats on your top win! Sandra
Walker  Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Thanks Sandra for your congratulation and awesome response. Verlena
Wilson Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:50 PM
I just love what you have depicted here Verlena...never give up...there is always a reason for hope..HUGS, Deb
Walker  Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 4:42 PM
Thanks Deb for your awesome response... Verlena
Richards Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 8:06 PM
Life is not always easy, but hope is always in the horizon! Love this poem ~~ God Bless in the New Year.....and thank you so much, Verlena, for my placement in your recent contest! Hooray for all the winners!
Walker  Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 8:35 PM
Thanks for your awesome response Carrie. The winners of my contest are marvelous... Verlena
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