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Beyond Despair

Beyond Despair

     
                 despair 
          heavy, discordant
    stomping, injuring, impeding
  stamina, outlook, impulse, dreams
    refreshing, aiding, inspiriting
          priceless, heartfelt
                    hope

Copyright © Sally Eslinger | Year Posted 2024

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Sara Kendrick Date: 10/11/2024 8:06:00 AM Yes, there is always hope, but sometimes it is not easy to find. I can't imagine the despair that the people who have been touched by either hurricane, flooding, tornadoes or maybe even all three here lately must be feeling but there is still hope for them in some form. Thanks for sharing this timely one with us. Sara K Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/7/2024 1:14:00 PM How are you Sally we seem to have got lost for a while, but I've missed you and your lovely poetry and this Diamante is no exception. Well penned Sally and really creative.. Blessings Jennifer. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/5/2024 3:22:00 PM We must look for the hope! Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/28/2024 11:18:00 AM Hi Sally, I'm viewing this as a transition from D.T. to K.H. and smiling internally. Hopefully, you are good and feeling hopeful despite the trials life presents. I am thinking of you and hoping you are well. Your poems touch my heart, and I hope you do know that! Many Tys. Login to Reply

Mike Bayles Date: 9/26/2024 4:47:00 PM This is a nice mirror poem, where there's a first half, a middle line, and a second half. The second half is opposite of the first half, mirroring it. The middle line is where the change occurs. Mark Lathrop is the inventor of this form. Login to Reply

Yann Rolland Date: 9/25/2024 6:23:00 AM this ends well, life is a fight, i never forget well written Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 9/23/2024 1:28:00 PM Wonderful poem, Sally's "Beyond Despair" revolves around the contrast between the weight of despair and the uplifting power of hope. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/23/2024 11:07:00 AM I enjoyed reading this wonderful  Diamante write.  Have Blessed day writing away.......... Login to Reply

Peonieslore xo Date: 9/22/2024 12:56:00 PM A fav Login to Reply

Len Gasun Date: 9/22/2024 7:03:00 AM A shining inspirational diamante poem you've lovingly shared to us my dearest poet friend Sally. I love it a lot. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/22/2024 1:36:00 AM You ave expressed so much in few words! Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/21/2024 12:43:00 PM Dear Sally, I always loved the diamanté style and you have mastered the approach showing a range of emotions. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/21/2024 11:16:00 AM You still have the emotions of poetic endeavors in you alive and well. So nice to read your poetry once again dear Sally Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/21/2024 11:03:00 AM Life is full of ups and downs. Excellent transition from despair to hope. Brilliant poem. Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 9/21/2024 6:31:00 AM Sometimes very difficult to see through the gloom. I recall 40 years of (almost total gloom), everyday an awake nightmare. Your lovely poem imparts, brave strength and faithful endurance. A blessing. Thank you for sharing such light. Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 9/20/2024 12:29:00 PM Dear sally, so good to see you post today, i hope you are doing well, this is a beautiful diamente so well written and delivered! I love how youv used the antonyms despair and hope, fits and flows well in this! Sending you light today and always Login to Reply