Bitter End

Breath of life in a forlorn one,
uplifted face to brace the wind,
called His name with prayer to send.
Forgive me! I have come undone.
I lost my way, now moribund,
and all I’d hoped was to ascend.

*Other - Sextilla: A Sp. stanza form of six octosyllabic or shorter lines. In the classic period, the usual rhyme schemes were abbaab,...oxfordreference.com
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Volumes Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 2:31 AM
Just Lovely Linda. You say a lot n just a few words.
Fowler Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 6:28 AM
Hello Wendy. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)
Rose  Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 2:46 PM
May you always ascend easily upwards and forever inside God's Kingdom of grace :)
Fowler Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Thank you my friend :) A appreciate you and your kindnesses
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 11:58 AM
wow, this is quite well written.. and profound!
Fowler Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Many thanks Andrea!
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