Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Free verse

And I Must

My wrenching mind forever caught in pain.
Life bound within the heartaches, which there passed.
As hope became an endless glory, lost,
My dreams soon met their nightmares until dawn.
Misery grew watered by endless floods.
As tears began their cycle once again,
My soul dropped down into a dark despair.
Then, suicide became a dream of choice.
Imaginary hopes of pain relieved
Obsessed my every thought of living free.
Transposed!
Reality was lost within my hurt.
And memories repressed my daily thoughts.
Stagnantly, I cried to God above.
Immobilized, unable to move forth.
Oh, tragedy of love’s unwanted touch.
Wherein is the glory, purity?
Wherein is the mercy, fears relieved?
Wherein is the hope, oh happy life?
Remaining?
And I must!

© February 24, 2012
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Touched Free Poetry Contest
Debbie Guzzi

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Charmaine Chircop February 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM And i've been touched sweet dany,Congrat.on your deserved win dearest-Charma

Carol Sunshine Brown February 26, 2012 at 4:59 PM Congratulations on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Touched" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM congrats Dane Ann on an excellent win for this truly touching write luv..

Debbie Guzzi February 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM Sometimes to feel is just too much to ask, I read this and I worry for you. YOU are NOT responsible for everyones happiness. Rest heal..Congrad's on your win Light & Love Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 26, 2012 at 12:03 AM No need to worry...I don't think! LOL Thank you, Debbie, for choosing me to be a winner in your contest. Big Smiles.

Nick Bagnall February 24, 2012 at 6:19 AM Fabulous, you have articulated the emotions very well, very powerful poem, enjoyed the read. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 26, 2012 at 12:06 AM Thank you Nick, for reading and commenting with such complimentary words. It is an emotional poem and I was hoping that I pulled it off. Thanks for letting me know. Big Smiles.