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Blemished

Blemished; tarnished as brass In search of hidden places to rest Floundering in seas of murky haze Struggling through each cloudy day Reaching out from the abyss Yet helping hands stay far away

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Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/23/2019 12:27:00 PM

"Yet helping hands stay far away"- a poignant write!!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/16/2016 1:29:00 PM

Life can get very lonely at times, but now and then we find a friend who helps us get our lives back on the right track... This emotive piece is one that I think most of us can relate to. Nicely penned, Karen.

Hannington Mumo

Date: 3/13/2016 11:29:00 PM

Yes, this poem engenders the disillusionment that is life itself. Well-knitted and deserving every inch of praise~7++.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/12/2016 11:28:00 AM

Good to see this one Karen. LINDA

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/6/2015 11:02:00 AM

Hi Karen Long time no see. A very intense and sad poem. Great Write!

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/6/2015 11:01:00 AM

Hi Karen Long time no see. A very intense and sad poem. Great Write!

Nathan D.

Date: 1/29/2015 2:00:00 AM

this is a great capture of a sadness and longing.

Jack Horne

Date: 7/18/2014 2:46:00 PM

powerful write indeed, my friend

Lena Emp

Date: 5/29/2014 2:40:00 AM

Yes, each has its own flaws and its hard to breathe the reality that their certain people who doesn't get enough help. This poem speak of its reality in this life. So bold, to hear what each one need. Great write.

Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/19/2014 2:06:00 PM

Hi lena, thank you for the indepth comment. I appreciate it :)

Carol Eastman

Date: 5/25/2014 5:36:00 PM

Very thought provoking piece. The struggle goes on for us all... Some times it can be almost over whelming. And usually only we ourselves can gives us hope and a future....

Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/19/2014 2:05:00 PM

Hi Carol, thank you, your comments are much appreciated :)

David Williams

Date: 5/9/2014 4:36:00 AM

Karen quite often we feel alone not knowing that often a helping hand is just over our shoulder, very well written...David

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/9/2014 8:45:00 AM

Hi David, thank you for commenting. I appreciate your visit :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/9/2014 3:46:00 AM

sometimes life becomes too much and this is so well portrayed in this exquisite pen Karen ty for visiting my page hugs

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/9/2014 8:45:00 AM

Shadow, thank you for the sweet comment :)

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/8/2014 12:57:00 PM

I know this feeling....excellent write, Karen...Caleb

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/8/2014 1:07:00 PM

Hi Caleb, thank you for the encouraging comment :)

Joseph May

Date: 5/8/2014 8:25:00 AM

Very nice write Karen....

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/8/2014 10:43:00 AM

Joseph, I appreciate the review. Thank you :)

Brooke Dylan

Date: 5/6/2014 11:46:00 PM

wonderful writing of emotions ... I love this poetry.. Brooke

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/8/2014 10:42:00 AM

Hi Brooke, thank you for the lovely comment :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/6/2014 12:58:00 PM

your marvelous write kept me going, karen.. tugging at the heartstrings!.. huggs

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/6/2014 6:54:00 PM

nette, thank you !

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/1/2014 7:22:00 PM

Helping hands are closer than people realize, sometimes pride prevents people from asking for help.

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/2/2014 8:58:00 AM

So true...and some ask every time they need to be rescued. There were many different interpretations to this one, Thank you for commenting :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2014 7:21:00 PM

this seems sad, I hope it is not describing your present feelings in life. So nice to see this recent post of yours, Karen. HOpe to see more.

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2014 8:45:00 PM

Andrea, expressing feelings of sadness for people who are suffering from making bad choices. I do feel the sadness but sometimes we are just unable to help those who fail to learn from their mistakes. Thank you for stopping by ! Hope the muse visits me a little more often :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/30/2014 7:06:00 PM

it often seems at our darkest hour that no one is around to offer help, though they are, sometimes you just need to work through things on your own and if we fall they will help pick us back up :) I like this one! hugs

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2014 8:42:00 PM

Sandra, I appreciate the perspective. This is more about people who suffer from some of their choices. A couple of close family members learning some tough lessons. Sometimes we are powerless to help :)

Jeffrey Bovee

Date: 4/30/2014 6:12:00 PM

i like your work and dig this one especially, spot on feelings.....

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2014 8:41:00 PM

Jeffrey...ahhh...thank you for the kindness :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/28/2014 5:58:00 PM

I can truly relate to this. I think everyone has experienced this lonely feeling at some point in their lives. I love the depth in this soulful write. Another amazing poem from you, Karen! :)

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/28/2014 7:03:00 PM

Kelly, thank you for the encouraging comments :)

Jan Allison

Date: 4/28/2014 1:38:00 PM

Very powerful write am sure many can relate to the' helping hands' not being there when they are so needed. hugs Jan xxx

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/28/2014 7:03:00 PM

Jan, thank you for commenting. Much appreciated :)

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 4/27/2014 5:57:00 AM

six lines that are full of impact on the reader; I have had such days as these...many thanks for your kind words on my poem :)

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/27/2014 10:05:00 AM

I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Thank you

Paul Callus

Date: 4/27/2014 4:49:00 AM

Strongly expressed poem. Speaking of desire, elusive wishes; perseverance is the solution. You'll be surprised how close at hand help could be! // paul

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/27/2014 10:04:00 AM

Thank you for the indepth comment. Much appreciated

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/26/2014 11:16:00 PM

Beautiful!

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/27/2014 10:04:00 AM

Thanks!