Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Abandoned

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Tattered and torn
beneath vines tightly clinging
Faded with time
lonely hours still bringing
Memories die
midst a corner concealing
Abandoned dreams
never more so revealing



9/2/19
Written for: The Free Verse or Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Photo #3

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Susan Jeavons September 25, 2019 at 11:48 AM Chris, I can picture an old, abandoned home overgrown with ivy. Beautiful poem. Blessings, Susan Chris Green September 25, 2019 at 12:07 PM Thanks so much Susan. The photo for this contest was something very similar to that. I am happy you enjoyed this and pictured what you did.

Eve Roper September 11, 2019 at 3:57 PM I sometimes come back to reread the poems and again enjoy how they make me feel. Thank you again.. Hugs Eve Chris Green September 11, 2019 at 3:58 PM Thank you so very much Eve. Your repeat visit just made my day.

Eve Roper September 9, 2019 at 5:18 PM Congratulations on first place in the contest, Chris, you wrote a great scene with feelings. Hugs Eve Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 5:20 PM Thanks so very much Eve. I am thrilled you liked this one so much.

Jan Allison September 9, 2019 at 5:16 PM A wonderful interpretation of the image, congrats on your win Chris:-) hugs Jan xx Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 5:19 PM Ah, thank you Jan. Your kindness always makes me smile

David Drowley September 9, 2019 at 3:51 PM 'Chris, Congratulations on your win. Very well written. David' Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 3:56 PM Thanks so much David.

Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 2:48 PM A beautiful verse Chris...congrats on your win Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 3:02 PM Thank you Jeanne. I appreciate your visit today

Trevor Mcleod September 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM Nicely written Chris. Congrats on the win. Well done. Trevor Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 3:02 PM Thank you so much Trevor

Anne-Lise Andresen September 9, 2019 at 1:11 PM - Chris ... everything is said ... and everything is written ... what more can I say ... CONGRATULATIONS !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 1:25 PM Thank you Anne-Lise

CayCay Godwin September 8, 2019 at 8:21 PM Congratulations on your first place win - this is such splendid writing. I'm so glad that you are back with your 'light' fully on. Your talent is worth waiting on ... but don't push too much because you and it are both easily missed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 12:17 PM Thanks so much CayCay, not sure about that light, I still feel a little dim. :) I appreciate your visit and nice comment my friend.

Sandra Adams September 8, 2019 at 8:12 PM well look who took first place in this contest, not surprised...this one was awesome....Congratulations Chris :) hugs Chris Green September 9, 2019 at 12:16 PM Thanks so much. I hadn't even noticed but I have been pretty busy this morning. That's exciting. I appreciate your kindness Sandy

Starlight Matis September 5, 2019 at 1:07 PM Damn dude! Now I want to see the picture. Chris Green September 5, 2019 at 1:12 PM Thanks, I appreciate it. Check out the contest, the photo is there.

John Hamilton September 4, 2019 at 6:24 PM Great interpretation of the painting, well done Chris, should do well in the contest! Chris Green September 5, 2019 at 6:59 AM Thanks so much John.

Janice Canerdy September 3, 2019 at 10:12 AM EXCELLENT interpretation of that picture, Chris! Janice Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 10:25 AM Thanks so much Janice. I am thrilled you liked this and actually saw the image it was written to. I'm sure some are thinking, what is he talking about? : )

Kim Rodrigues September 3, 2019 at 7:28 AM A wonderful brevity poem fraught with emotion! Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 7:42 AM Thanks so much Kim.

Mystic Rose Rose September 3, 2019 at 5:56 AM Your rhyme scheme is beautifully penned dear Chris , good luck in the contest, and have a great day . Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 7:22 AM Thank you Pixie for always being so nice to me

Elizabeth Kinch September 3, 2019 at 2:11 AM Powerful words. Good luck to you. Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 7:22 AM Thank you so very much Elizabeth. I appreciate you my friend.

Gershon Wolf September 2, 2019 at 7:55 PM Yesssssssss! Never so revealing as when abandoned. Perfect, Chris! :) gw Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 7:21 AM Thanks so very much my friend. I appreciate your visits and comments so very much

Sandra Adams September 2, 2019 at 5:28 PM This one has an almost haunting feel to it, the vision you painted of a struggle of dreams in the chokes of a vine! Great poem good luck in the contest my friend :) hugs Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 7:21 AM Thank you so very much Sandra. I kind of forced this one out yesterday. The photo for the contest was not very clear but I made the best of it I could. I appreciate your kind words always.