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a sadness creeping in

It seems A sadness creeping in An errant breeze Bereft of ocean scent More an idle odor Mercilessly meandering Tingeing all With its turbid touch Recalling From the depth of joy A hidden angst A faded scar-like distress Painless Yet Somehow Calling attention To itself

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Paul Willason

Date: 5/28/2024 2:30:00 AM

A very powerful poem....capturing the essence of a nameless sadness that visits us all at times. No medication can treat it for it eludes being given a label...floats to the surface here.

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/27/2024 4:15:00 PM

Your poem has such depth as you succinctly describe sadness with great insight and perfectly chosen words..well done!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/25/2024 5:12:00 PM

You've captured the essence of that sadness when it creeps in. I love the profundity of your words. I especially liked: faded scar-like distress Painless Yet Somehow Calling attention To itself Definitely insightful words. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/25/2024 3:32:00 PM

That’s certainly one way of describing a sadness creeping in John, actually it’s profoundly deep and descriptive, language choice is off the scale, brilliant cheers David