Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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Beyond the Bloom of Starlight

Beyond the sun's celestial dominion, 
past purple shimmers of twilight,
I delve far beyond moonlight's golden glow 
into the darkness of pilloried memories,
continually searching for answers but fail to find
those that keep my heart fettered in chains.

Within my restless sleep reveries trespass,
flowing through saturnine channels of my mind,
flooding my heart until only sorrow remains
with pensive images I thought I'd left behind.

I'm blinded, not by the bloom of starlight, 
but by bewildering moments in time.
Dismal are the murky shadows looming
in the corners of these cavernous hollows. 
They hover over my drubbing heart, 
whispering taunts in descending echoes.
I grow impatient to end their clamor.

High is the morning's rushing tide,
reaching its frothy fingers out for me. 
I rest on grains of moist ochre sand,
winnowing far beyond the limits 
of disconsolate bereavement.

It's here that Autumn's demise 
wears a shroud of withered leaves.
I lie quietly, waiting to close my eyes,
my tormented heart lingering in grief
that has haunted me since long ago.
As the sun begins its ascent from the sea,
dawn disturbs my quest for eternal peace. 


October 8, 2022
2022 Marathon Mile 16 Contest
Sponsored by Mark Toney
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Originally posted on 10~20~2016

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Susan Ashley October 24, 2022 at 6:43 PM Dear Lin, your sumptuous imagery lavishes exquisite sorrow upon the poetic page and my heart’s imagination. Congratulations for your excellent trophy in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Lin Lane October 27, 2022 at 9:28 AM Sorrows from my past play upon the heartstrings of poets, and you, dear Susan, have quite a tender and kind heart. Thank you ever so sincerely for your continuous support of my creations.

John Watt October 14, 2022 at 11:52 AM Lin, this is a masterpiece of melancholy... emotions are deeply felt and poetically depicted with the backdrop of night's darkness, the rushing tide, and Autumn's demise adding gravitas to the soul's long night of torment. I love the line 'flowing through saturnine channels of my mind'. Excellent writing as always, a worthy trophy win and a belated congrats for your POTD for this jewel. Warm wishes for continued success in the marathon ~ John Lin Lane October 21, 2022 at 9:02 AM Hello, John. I always enjoy reading which lines of my writings are most enjoyed by a reader. You've always supported my poetry, and for that I'm sincerely grateful. I joined the marathon in week 8, so I'm feeling fortunate to still be in the race. Thanks so much.

Mark Toney October 13, 2022 at 7:20 PM Oh, Lin, you take us on a journey "into the darkness of pilloried memories" where "dismal are the murky shadows looming in the corners of these cavernous hollows, ... far beyond the limits of disconsolate bereavement." I am glad that what saves the poem's subject from the "morning's rushing tide" is the dawning of a new day! Congratulations on your first-place finish on Mile 16 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 17 has already started. Lin Lane October 14, 2022 at 7:00 AM I am so very pleased that my lines were awarded a placement in your contest, Mark. Another sad song I wrote years ago, but tragedy and heartache seem to draw the ink from my well in the most profound way. I DO have a sense of humor. :)

James Inman September 29, 2022 at 6:34 PM I've come back to my fav'd poems to give them another read. Your first stanza kind of sets the tone of my life. Sad with elusive answers. Lin Lane October 1, 2022 at 3:51 AM A return visit is quite a compliment and one that I hold dear. Thank you so very much, James.

Phil Capitano November 1, 2016 at 8:48 AM Gorgeous Lin, your use of words to convey deep sadness and longing. Lin Lane November 1, 2016 at 11:46 AM Thank you for such encouraging comments, Phil. They're greatly appreciated.

John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 5:06 PM Just great congrats on POTD! Lin Lane October 27, 2016 at 11:07 AM Thank you, John...and also for the placement in your acrostic on Fragile Hearts.

Joanna Daniel October 24, 2016 at 12:27 AM Very well deserved of the POTD honours, Lin:) congratulations:) Lin Lane October 24, 2016 at 9:19 AM Thanks, Jo. I always appreciate your visits and kind comments. ;-)

Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 11:06 PM The imagery your lines evoke is superb, Lin. That second line really nestled in my heart. Congrats on POTD! Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:13 PM Thank you so very much, Eileen. It's nice to see you and to read such great remarks. I'm happy that you like it so well.

Connie Marcum Wong October 21, 2016 at 4:25 PM I knew before seeing who wrote this little gem that it was from someone I admired. I was happy to see it is you Lin! Congratulations on POTD! Your poem shares a bit of melancholy from the season's dying leaves, yet is so beautifully expressed that it leaves one inspired! I love it! Blessings my friend, Connie ; ) 7 Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:12 PM awww how sweetly put, Connie. Thank you most graciously for such kind and complimentary words. I wasn't sure where this one was taking me, but I'm glad you liked the destination. lol and Hugs!

Eve Roper October 21, 2016 at 4:22 PM Nice, congratulations on POTD !!! Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:11 PM Thanks so very much, Eve.

Maurice Yvonne October 21, 2016 at 4:21 PM Congratulations! A great choice for poem of the day. Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:10 PM Merci, Monsieur!

Maurice Yvonne October 21, 2016 at 4:19 PM You've done it all in this piece Lin. It is free verse yet as one reads it the music is still beautifully layered into this write. The best of both worlds, a fav for me. Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:10 PM I'm so happy to see comments like yours, Maurice. I do so love the way you phrase them. Thanks ~ sincerely.

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 21, 2016 at 3:01 PM Beautifully written poem, Lin. The sadness makes it so fragile and delicate ... so human. A soul-searing piece w/beautiful art to accompany and enhance the mood while reading, Very well done, my friend. Love your work. Much love to you. RW Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 11:08 PM Hi and thank you, RW. I'm always appreciative of your wonderful comments.

Sandra Haight October 21, 2016 at 2:41 PM So sadly beautiful and melancholic, Lin. Congratulations on your poem being honored as Poem Of The Day! Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane September 30, 2022 at 4:03 AM Thanks so much, Sandra.

Larry Bradfield October 21, 2016 at 11:29 AM WOW!! Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:38 PM Hi, Larry. Thank you for the one word that says so much. ;-)

James Inman October 21, 2016 at 10:43 AM Oh, your imagery in this write, Lin, is exceptional. Your first two lines set a pensive mood for the rest of the poem. Your well thought out, wonderful lines make this an excellent piece. Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:38 PM What sweet comments, James, and I certainly do appreciate each word. Thank you so very much.

Alexis Y. October 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM Hi Lin, This is so lovely. It brought tears my eyes. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was deserved:-) Alexis Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:37 PM Thank you so very much, Alexis. Though sad poems make us shed a tear, we must remember that someone else always has troubles far worse than ours. I hope all is well with you in many ways. I'm so glad that you took the time to write...;-)

Jan Allison October 21, 2016 at 8:58 AM Outstanding poem Lin I had a huge lump in my throat especially reading the sad ending. I guess many can relate to your lines. HUGE congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:35 PM Thanks so much, sweet pea. Sorrow such as this touches so many of us, but it's laughter like your limericks that returns smiles and laughter to us. Thank you for supplying those for all of us, Jan.

Daniel Turner October 21, 2016 at 8:42 AM Beautifully penned, Lin. I can identify with the heart whispering ascending alibis. The heart used to fall so easily. The memories, most of the bad ones, are gone these days. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved. Great to see you posting again:):) Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:34 PM Danny, thank you for always finding time to read and comment. Our hearts often lead us in the wrong direction but we're helpless to guide it from what it pursues. Treacherous, it is called in Scripture. Ours have both been wounded.

Charlie Smith October 21, 2016 at 7:22 AM Dawn takes on many forms in this most wonderful piece. Congratulations Lin for this worthy success... Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:31 PM Hello, my friend Charlie. It's always great to read your kind comments and I thank you for them.

Joanna Daniel October 21, 2016 at 6:10 AM This one is simply mind blowing in its imagery and poignancy:) I loved this one, Lin:) you write deeply and beautifully:) glad to read this 7++++ piece today:) thank you.. Lin Lane October 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM Thanks so much, Jo. Your kind comments are so encouraging, so I'm thanking you for all of them.

Paloma P October 20, 2016 at 3:55 PM Enlightened, yet a heavy heart languishes midst your poetry, although forlorn, it's lovely in its pensive sentiments, simply gorgeous poetry, love a 'drubbing heart'....outstanding! Lin Lane October 20, 2016 at 4:39 PM I'm pleased that you like it so well. Thank you for the accolades and for pointing out something you specifically enjoyed.

Paul Callus October 20, 2016 at 2:27 PM This is truly beautiful, Lin. Memories, happy or sad ones, tend to visit us when least expected, especially at night. The content is very poetic, especially as the poem draws to an end on a sad note. Wishing you all the nest...paul Lin Lane October 20, 2016 at 4:38 PM I'm always honored to read you wonderful comments, Paul. Thanks so very sincerely. I'm quite well and hope you are too.

Robert Lindley October 20, 2016 at 11:12 AM BRILLIANT IN ITS DEPTH TRUTH AND SADNESS. So many of us, walk in darkness , facing great adversities but think we are alone. We are not, for the Light ever awaits our search. Yet grieving is a process, most often a helpful one. For we must endure to rise above it.. Super 7 and a fav for me is this jewel.. Lin Lane October 20, 2016 at 11:28 AM Merci for your kindest of remarks, Robert. Endurance is not easily attained, but we must find strength to meander through it. We're never alone. We but need to pray for help and guidance, know that He hears us.

Chris Green October 20, 2016 at 10:02 AM This was soothing to read until I got o the end and realized, this is how my life feel right now. Wishing the dawn would appear somewhere other than where I am. Really nice Lin. Lin Lane October 20, 2016 at 10:27 AM I'm sorry you're experiencing such emotional trials, Chris. Take heart in knowing that you're not alone and dawn will always break over us. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes and look beyond our emotional and/or physical pains so that we can heal what ever afflictions make us want to hover in darkness. Thank you for always commenting. I appreciate your time and kind thoughts.