Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Embracing Each New Day

I lived in a lonely and melancholy manner
The coldness in my soul resembled a winter's
night.

I begged for the grim reaper to take me
he didn't respond to my sincere invitation.
Waking up each day was such a drag, I
wanted my life to be over as soon as possible.

Inside of my heart was a deep hollowness.
I was skin and bones that was ready to die.

I was lingering at death's door until
an angel came and spoke life to me.

Giving me a reason live,  my angel
caused me to see the world differently.

Awakening me from sleep, I was in a
coma-like state of mind.

With my new set of eyes, I welcome 
and embrace the life I'm given each day.




02/21/2022
Contest: F Forms 
Sponsor: Constance
2. Life

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Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2022 at 9:08 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful ending to this write. Yes, each new day is a blessings. Enjoy It. Have a great/blessed day..................

Constance La France February 25, 2022 at 2:48 PM Alexis, congratulations on your Third Place win in my Free Verse contest with your wonderful poem ~ Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury February 23, 2022 at 9:32 AM Dear Alexis, your poem expresses some sad feelings, but it's full of positivity and optimism in the end. You have embraced life with so much vigour, My Dear Friend - you have won. Love and blessings ~ Mala

David Smith February 22, 2022 at 8:10 PM I am sure this poem will have more thinking this way. Powerful well balanced read. Thanks for putting this one out there. Regards David in NZ

Rico Leffanta February 22, 2022 at 11:07 AM A very simple formula; to change one's life simply change one's attitude . . . .

Victor Buhagiar February 22, 2022 at 3:26 AM There is always a reason to enjoy life.

David Kavanagh February 21, 2022 at 3:28 PM I’m delighted you overcame this depressive episode in your life, indeed your angel gave good reason for you to carry on and thrive, uplifting ending cheers David

Debra L Brown February 21, 2022 at 3:19 PM Alexis, You wrote with your soul, heartfelt. There was a light at the end of the tunnel. enjoyed it. Blessing  Debra

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 21, 2022 at 1:09 PM A nudge from an angel is all it takes sometimes to see the whole world differently. Well done and inspiring, Alexis. Good luck in the contest, Evelyn

Sotto Poet February 21, 2022 at 9:41 AM Such a beautiful poem is unquestionably an excellent entry for this contest. You speak from a tired soul, and your honesty and heartfelt gentleness return you to where you belong in the first place.

Marilene Evans February 21, 2022 at 9:29 AM So beautifully written, Alexis. Each day is a new beginning. Hugs, Marilene

Valsa George February 21, 2022 at 8:04 AM From a 'death in life' existence, you sprang up to embrace life like a lover. The story of this transformation is so inspiring Alexis!

Vijay Pandit February 21, 2022 at 7:39 AM Your poem hits the mark--uplifting hope from poignancy. So well executed to deliver your message, Alexis.

Silent One February 21, 2022 at 7:21 AM Such a beautiful attitude you have and im so happy you are no longer in that lonely place.. we all have bad days but we need to keep the hope that life will get better... great poem..