Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

A Scary Place

So many times I'd found this world a scary place to live in
But he brought a special calmness that restored my equilibrium
Then cruelly he was taken as cancer stole my love away
Distraught with grief I really did not want to live another day

15th January 2020
Contest Name: Arbitrium Divisa 6 
Sponsor: Gregory Barden



Taken from my Poem MY LIFE IN TEN
Written 29th September 2019

2nd Place
Contest: Story of my life in ten lines
Sponsor: Silent One

Contest Name STRAND SELECT 9
Sponsor Brian Strand
HONOURABLE MENTION

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Panagiota Romios January 21, 2020 at 7:13 AM Thiis pierces the soul Ann! I know you will go on. Your strength is so obvious! Best wishes in the contest, as well Panagiota xx Ann Gilmour January 21, 2020 at 4:35 PM Bless you my friend and thank you for your wonderful comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jenish Somadas January 19, 2020 at 9:22 PM So sad and your emotions are overflowing..Life gives lot of challenges..But death is defeat accepted..Whoever gone early will be followed..About the poem, too good to comment.. Ann Gilmour January 21, 2020 at 4:36 PM Very comforting words Jenish and for them I thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands January 17, 2020 at 2:07 PM I completely agree Ann. This world can be a very scary place. I know exactly how it feels, as you describe. Keep up this beautiful writing. Take care, my friend :) Ann Gilmour January 18, 2020 at 1:39 AM Bless you Heidi my soul sister... With kindest thoughts dear friend. Ann xx

Tom Cunningham January 15, 2020 at 4:13 PM A verse in its own right Ann, life can be so cruel. Hope you are okay. Tom Ann Gilmour January 16, 2020 at 2:26 AM Many thanks Tom, yes life can be cruel at times. I am ok, if I don't think too deeply... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier January 15, 2020 at 4:03 PM A most poignant excerpt, dear Ann. Hugs. Ann Gilmour January 16, 2020 at 2:23 AM Thank so much Line. With kindest thoughts Ann xx