Breathless

From a tangled home life, a rocky start.
I ran  breathless, and met sunshining days,
friends who will live forever in my heart,
moments to treasure in rarest of ways,
beauty and wonder in my new life phase.

Much better than secrets darkly shadowed--
sunsets so lovely you reach to possess;
your children at play, fond memories stowed
their small hands in yours in silent caress,
wonders of life are leaving me breathless!

January 27, 2023

anxietyappreciationbeautyheartsunquintain (english)

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Sara Kendrick

January 29, 2023 at 3:59 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Those memories are so precious. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara

Ann Peck

February 27, 2023 at 8:35 AM

Thank you, Sara, for dropping by mine! :)

Victor Buhagiar

January 29, 2023 at 2:40 AM

My friend you wrote a great poem for this contest. It will rate high I'm sure. You used the word breathless so well in each context. Best for a win.

Ann Peck

January 29, 2023 at 7:44 AM

Dear Victor, Thank you so much for your encouragement!

Valsa George

January 29, 2023 at 12:01 AM

A poem breathing in life with lovely content ! Life is an adventure and a long journey with many wonderful moments to cherish, sometimes leaving us breathless ! A great entry for the contest. All the best Ann

Ann Peck

January 29, 2023 at 8:26 AM

Thank you, dear Valsa! Yes, we must seek the sunshine and life's beauty! Thanks for commenting!

Sotto Poet

January 28, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Dear Ann, the beauty of your poetry and the feelings it evoked really swept me away. Lovely and heartfelt recollections. This should be a winner. Good luck with the contest

Ann Peck

January 28, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Thank you, Lasaad! I love your entry, too, and I probably forgot to say Best of Luck!

Michelle Faulkner

January 28, 2023 at 12:53 PM

This is so full of love and optimisim, love how you found those sunshine days and good friends and now have children and sunsets to possess and caress, hope it will do well for you :)

Ann Peck

January 28, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Thank you for your comments, Michelle. And, I'm fine. I learned to forgive, so important. Thanks for caring. :)

Susan Lawrence

January 28, 2023 at 9:39 AM

I was taken away by the beauty and emotions of your poem dear Ann ! Beautiful and poignant memories. Best in the contest . Hugs, Susan :)

Ann Peck

January 28, 2023 at 10:11 AM

Dear Susan, thank you so much! I reallly appreciated your comments. I sprained right hand and am typing with left--not well at all. :) sending love, dear friend.