Kelly Deschler Poet Free verse

Atonement

A branch breaks dried by the sun
withers and dies thrown on the fire
burning remains sweet pearls silver sparkling

a terrible sadness enters the window
a willow weeps pitter patter knocking
sins came to visit last night
blowing against the wind
drooping heavy darkness
putting right the wrongs 
was more than one could bare

grey clouds rains burning
trails of hurt shadows of reality
a dream snatched away
by judgement
scratches on chamber walls

weeps the willow entwines in limbs
an inescapable embrace
in one's own heart
a sanctum darkened
by wrong's lament

mind's rumblings tells tales
clouded thoughts chase the wind
shadows shifting dark and light
reality pays a visit
in moon's grey glow
seeking soul's atonement
for what was done
a heavy price reaped
for burnt ashes and dusty remains

impossible sleep
rain's lullaby hush
pitter patters against the pane
a calming rage gives way
to sweet nightmares of relief



Written by: Liam McDaid & Kelly Deschler

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Kim Merryman July 13, 2015 at 9:04 PM A deep emotional write! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Kelly Deschler July 20, 2015 at 12:39 AM Thank you for the kind comments and congrats, Kim!

Skat A July 13, 2015 at 12:19 AM Kelly, thank you for the support... SKAT

John Posey May 26, 2015 at 1:29 AM I see you are still masterfully contributing to the soup..... This collaboration displays the talents of two fine artists.... My heart and soul are always affected by your display of such talent.....Still love ya dearly.... Jake Kelly Deschler May 28, 2015 at 4:42 PM Thank you so much, Jake. Liam is so kind and great to work with... It is good to see you here, as well. Its been almost two years since I joined Poetry Soup and I still love it!

Wilma Neels May 15, 2015 at 6:56 AM Kelly, what an awesome collaboration here. A haunting piece indeed :) hugs Wilma Kelly Deschler May 17, 2015 at 10:52 PM Thank you, Wilma. It was a joy to write this poem with Liam. We really appreciate your nice comments. Hugs :)

Dorian Petersen Potter May 12, 2015 at 10:42 PM Very beautiful pen Kelly between you and Liam,kind of very sad and dark but well written.A 7+ each!Excellent collaboration!Hope to read more of your poems in the future.Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light!God bless you!:)D. Kelly Deschler May 16, 2015 at 2:01 PM Thank you so much for your kind words, Dorian. It has been a pleasure to write with Liam... My poems may be dark at times, but it depends on my mood when I'm writing. I think it is good to express those feelings instead of letting them linger... I hope this weekend will be a wonderful one for you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 12, 2015 at 1:39 PM - A lovely writing from you and Liam, dear Kelly - But, a little sad and dark - Life has both light and dark days .... I know :) - hugs & a 7 - // Anne-Lise :) Kelly Deschler May 16, 2015 at 1:17 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. It is a joy to write with Liam... Life does have it's dark days and my mood can affect what I write. Even the weather can effect the mood of a poem. I am likely to write something sad on a rainy day, and lighter poems on sunny days :)

Richard Lamoureux May 12, 2015 at 8:19 AM What a wonderful collaboration. Kelly Deschler May 14, 2015 at 10:59 PM Thank you, Rick. It is a pleasure to write with Liam.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri May 11, 2015 at 1:15 AM Deep and soulful and the melancholic portrayals and expressions are penned in a winsome poetic way that leaves me crooning to its tunes. Kudos. Great to read u again. Kelly Deschler May 14, 2015 at 6:32 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on our poem. We appreciate it very much!

Cherl Dunn May 11, 2015 at 12:32 AM Dear Kelly What a haunting work here, nicely done and portrayed with such a darkness to it you two would make poe proud to read this one, cheri Kelly Deschler May 13, 2015 at 4:25 PM Thank you so much, dear Cheri. It was a pleasure to write with Liam. We're happy that you enjoyed our poem... I think Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" did influence me as I was writing this one :)

Len Gasun May 10, 2015 at 7:11 AM This is stunning piece you both shared my dear friends Kelly and Liam. Hugging this write and both of you with a 7. Thank you so much for sharing! love lots always, Leonora Kelly Deschler May 13, 2015 at 2:19 PM Thank you, dear Leonora. We truly appreciate your lovely comments... Sending hugs from both of us!

Constance La France May 9, 2015 at 8:31 PM Kelly, beautifully penned, you both did an amazing job with writing this poem 7 and I want to thank you for my awesome win in your Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Contest, I am honoured Kelly Deschler May 13, 2015 at 12:53 AM You're very welcome. Thank you for being a part of this winner's list... Both Liam and I appreciate your kind comments very much. This poem was a joy to write!

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2015 at 7:29 PM There is great depth that can be enjoyed in the lines of this fine collaboration Kelly and Liam. You make a great writing team! 7 Kelly Deschler May 13, 2015 at 12:33 AM Thank you, Connie. It was a pleasure to write with Liam. We're happy that you enjoyed our poem!

Arthur Vaso May 7, 2015 at 11:51 PM Liam and Kelly, I have to say. congratulations on this collaboration, the mood is surreal and paints a vivid picture, I loved this poem!!! Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 2:26 PM Thank you so much, Arthur. It was nothing but a pleasure to write with Liam. We're happy that you liked our poem!

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2015 at 5:21 PM this one is very atmospheric. You two did a hauntingly beautiful duet together. Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM It was nothing but a pleasure to write with Liam. We very much appreciate your nice comments, Andrea!

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2015 at 5:19 PM thanks so much for taking a look at Deep in the Woods. Let me see yours here now. Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM You're welcome, Andrea. I loved that poem of yours :)

Liam Mcdaid May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM your pen danced in the shadows beautifully kelly a pleasure doing this with you pal wishing you a lovely weekend Kelly Deschler May 8, 2015 at 12:19 AM It was wonderful to write this poem with you, Liam. Thank you for bringing back my dark side. I've missed her so much! Have a great weekend my friend :)

Paul Callus May 7, 2015 at 9:14 AM Excellent collaboration, Kelly and Liam; very much inspired. Putting wrong things right is not at all easy, but not impossible where there is a will. All the best....paul Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 11:43 AM You're right, Paul. There is always a chance to make amends if we really try, and if those we hurt are willing to forgive us... It was a pleasure to collaborate with Liam. We really appreciate your kind comments :)

Ravi Sathasivam May 7, 2015 at 2:11 AM Excellent. Beautiful write. Enjoyed. Tfs Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM Thank you, Ravi. Both Liam and I appreciate your kind comments!

Dia Alshirqati May 6, 2015 at 5:59 PM Beautiful poem .. I like this style very much .. Greetings Kelly Deschler May 9, 2015 at 12:22 AM Thank you so much. Both Liam and I really appreciate your kind comments... Greetings to you!

Jan Allison May 6, 2015 at 3:15 PM Such deep sad imagery Kelly and Liam a lovely collaboration - congrats you you both on a brilliant write:-) Hugs Jan xx Kelly Deschler May 8, 2015 at 11:41 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on our poem, Jan. Both Liam and I appreciate it very much. Hugs :)