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Broken-Hearted

The weeping strains
of forlorn love
s c a t t e r e d 
along the highway
of my disconsolate life
drowned by
   incessant 
        overpowering 
             noise...

Will she hear
a single note?

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"Broken-hearted Poems"
contest by Broken Wings
Placed 4th
© 13th October 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 11/24/2017 8:29:00 PM The shining sadness of heartbreak in all its glorious beauty Paul! Your write is captivating in deep emotional imagery and your last two lines are delicately poignant... You inspire me my friend! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/25/2017 2:28:00 PM Your insightful comments inspire me to achieve new heights, Susan:) Thank you. Warm regards // paul

Ricky Muse Date: 10/22/2017 11:10:00 PM "The weeping strains of forlorn love s c a t t e r e d along the highway of my disconsolate life." What would the world be without irony. Nice poem. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/23/2017 11:05:00 AM Thank you for reading and commenting, Richard. Best regards // paul

Red Fiery Date: 10/18/2017 12:37:00 PM I can actually put myself in this situation..an excellent piece of work ! Hugs ~ Redfiery~ Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/18/2017 1:33:00 PM Thank you for your feedback, Smriti. Love is important in our lives, although as you know, it can be painful at times! Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight Date: 10/18/2017 8:56:00 AM Short, but so powerful and heartbreaking, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/18/2017 1:30:00 PM Thank you, Sandra. (Loved the picture of you & your cat). Regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/17/2017 10:58:00 PM Best wishes and big congrats on your well-earned win, Paul - keep up the great poetry, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/18/2017 1:29:00 PM Thank you, my friend. You are a natural writer and I like your work. Regards // paul

Constance La France Date: 10/17/2017 1:33:00 PM Paul, congratulations on your win in my contest with this sad write, I love your layout too ! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2017 4:34:00 PM Thank you, Constance. I always find your contests inspiring. Regards // paul

Maria Williams Date: 10/17/2017 1:25:00 AM I was going to say this is a Winner in my eyes Paul, and I see from Eve's comment that you have won. Congratulations Paul, so well deserved...Maria Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2017 9:21:00 AM Thank you, Maria; your lovely comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 10/16/2017 9:26:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2017 9:04:00 AM Thank you, Eve. Once again I congratulate you on obtaining top placement. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/14/2017 4:12:00 PM Ahh!! Enjoyed reading this one even though it is sad...Thanks for dropping by my page..Sara Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/15/2017 7:14:00 AM Sadness has a beautiful side to it, too, Sara! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

John Michaels Date: 10/14/2017 6:49:00 AM Nicely-penned, Paul. A sad write, for sure. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Regards, John. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/14/2017 6:55:00 AM Thank you, John...pleased to finally have someone stopping by with a lovely comment:) Regards // paul