Blue Words

Blue words cry, 
smearing bare 
               paper walls. 
I am only   this poem
to share.         

   Crimson lines 
ironed, too perfect, 
scratch romantic notions. 
Sorrows brew. 
Shush, 
listen to
each whimper’s escape, 
ink hurled at pages 
not long ago blank. Bittersweet 
sobs thunder -
cathartic storms impart
a verse   to bridge      hearts 
over this deluge.

Words enchant, coax  
from nostalgic dreams,
  over and between
dusk and dawn’s enlightening.
I awaken weightless  
  adrift in lyrical seas.
 
When night returns 
   bruised,    I lie 
with incarnate spirits, 
   my midnight blue disguise. 

A smile     from cobalt eyes 
speaks.       Blues reach
like friends to beseech
my soul. 
While my pen glistens through tears, 
these starry hazels gaze  
as livid-blues turn
cerulean.   A poem breathes -
loose layers, discernible beauty, strength,
prayers answered.   Wise,
I purge my pain
in letter’s curvaceous rise.
  
I rest in hollow 
                         of spaces, 
stolen tranquility.
 
For now, prisoners are released, 
but oh, how I know 
morning 
tightens fear's hold.
When blues speak, 
I'll seek 
           love, acceptance 
and find my pen. 

I’ll unlock my heart again.
 
May my poem birthed 
remind in lonely hours 
of my power, 
my worth.  
May light 
             fall 
upon God’s poema.

Ink-stained, I am
one woman heard, 
only blue words.                
   
(200 words)
5/31/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 17, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Owwww, how wonderful you write! Breathless and speechless. One blue metaphor after another. Awesome and congratulations
Leiser Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Astounding metaphors and creativity so well expressed in your pen, Rhonda! Congrats on your win :)
Lawless Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Good to read this again Rhonda. It still causes a short-gasped quick breath coaxed by the line breaks and the passion. Congrats on your placement..this will always be a winner...
Scars Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Rhonda- exactly what I was looking for in a free verse! sadly beautiful...thank you and congrats :)-luloo
Bordner Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 8:35 PM
A woman as perfect poetry, blue welcomes her on every suraface of love's survival Rhonda...J.A.B.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 9:48 PM
Thanks, Justin...I can see and feel you love and respect for women. It's in your poetry and your contests. Hugs, Rhonda
Ngoma Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 4:48 PM
Hi Rhonda...couldn't catch my breath, literally. This is a masterpiece, a creative marvel. That flows and meanders thoughts and emotions, but in a simple a form as can be described. Simply pen and paper..congrats on your win(7)...rgds, Tbang
Y. Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win :)Alexis
Lawless Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 6:17 AM
Just stopping back to congratulate you on the win. Back in the 70's there was a song, I think it was a song or a slogan, I AM WOMAN - HEAR ME ROAR. This write would make the MGM lion blush.
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June 14, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Yes, I remember that song...Helen Reddy, right? Trust me, I'm not that tough, but I'm roaring on the inside! Poetry helps me release the lion once in awhile. Thanks for the visit. Hugs, Rhonda
Makama Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 10:41 AM
What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 8:56 AM
Rhonda, I love how you craft your poetry.. graceful, powerful, arouses my nerves and thoughts.. =') lovely in every way..~olive eloisa
Deschler Avatar
June 1, 2015 at 12:52 AM
"I've released my prisoners"...that is how I feel when I am writing... There are so many amazing lines in this moving piece. An excellent poem, Rhonda!
Lawless Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Rhonda, the catharsis of poetry has rekindled the embers of life into the flame of living....keep writing...from what I know of you through your poetry you are one helluva woman...
Gifford Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Enjoyed your poem. And you are not just a woman, you are SOME Great Woman! And I hope you will keep your heart open....Darlene
Allison Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 2:19 PM
such a rainbow of imagery Rhonda - so so creative I am in awe of you being 'just a woman' :-) Hugs Jan xx
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May 31, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Rhonda, this is a MASTERPIECE! Your creative descriptive language drew me in and wouldn't let me go! I love it! Love, KIm
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May 31, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Being a woman you are a nice poetess and blessed by God, i feel, so you write beautiful poems always. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Parker Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 11:29 AM
And yet we have all crossed that lonely bridge, like a sparrow small in a storm, fighting ourselves,the world , holding tight to the final shard of strength, gasping for breath, searching for hope not to be denied.. my first thought after reading this well written poem my poetic friend
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