Deep and Meaningful Death

Ah! my small withered life
Creaking like autumn leaves
Try yourself, tread and hear
My lost love and her cries.

Silence of death had took
Glim of my soul and love
Darkness ne'er lift from me
Until her light lit mine.




Date of Entry : 15/03/2020
Contest         : Alexandrine - Modified Poetry Contest
Sponsor        : Dear Heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hawkins Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 10:33 PM
I loved this poem especially the first two lines. Congratulations on a well-deserved win... I hope all is well with you and your family... Shirley
Somadas Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 12:01 AM
Thank you Shirley.. We are ok here in lockdown.. Hope you are ok.. My prayers always with you.. Keep Safe..
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 5:14 PM
I remember this one well as I revist the winners. Big congrats to you on the winner list.
Somadas Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 10:29 PM
This is really a nice compliment Andrea.. Thanks..
La France Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 10:09 AM
Jenish, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deep and sad poem, well done _Constance
Somadas Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Thank you Constance for that wonderful contest.. Also thank you for placing my poem.. Be safe..
Roper Avatar
March 25, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Jenish, great poem and a big congratulations on your win in Dear Heart’s Alexamdrine contest-. Hugs Eve
Somadas Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 1:10 AM
Thank you Eve for that delightful words..
Ligon Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Nice to see love's light amidst the darkness.
Somadas Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 11:38 AM
Thanks for that wonderful comment..
Wolf Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Life's passing -- like the withered leaves. Resonant. Nice reflective write, my friend. :) gw
Somadas Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Thank you Gershon for the support..
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 3:17 PM
Indeed deep and meaningful, Jenish. Loved the picture you put with it too.
Somadas Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 10:26 PM
Thanks Andrea for your kind support..
Pandit Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 7:21 AM
Love has that power even in death--well said Jenish: --Darkness ne'er lift from me Until her light lit mine..
Somadas Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 7:58 AM
Thank you Vijay for those kind words..
Trifiatis Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 6:24 AM
Impressive writing filled with beauty dearest, Jenish. Hugs xx
Somadas Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 7:10 AM
Thank you Demetrios.. You are too kind..
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