Bruised

do not leave me
for I wear your absence--
sadly, unwillingly;

like pebbles,
pulled from the strength--
of mountains.

like summer heat, trapped
within the cooling winds of fall--
left shivering;

and each hour is filled--
with emptiness;

while every moment--
presses painfully
against the darkened bruise--

of your abandonment...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor Bernadette and the best to you in the finals. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Many congrats on having three poems make it through to round two! Merry Christmas, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 2:46 PM
i will find it difficult to leave ur penmanship.....hereafter.
Eckiwaudah Avatar
June 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM
beautiful write
Mason Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Beautifully done ... love the image of the pebble pulled from the mountain ... special write here, Bernadette and well done !!
Dortch Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Beautiful poem...Please read "Falling" by Glasskey
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