Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Embracing the Sunlight

I had gone through much heartbreak,
that I had become numb.
I couldn't feel anything at all and
I took a break…..

On myself and my upkeep, 
I stayed indoors.
I became a hermit.
I didn't eat.
I didn't clean.
I drank water occasionally,
I barricaded myself within.
No one could reach me.
I didn't want to be found,
I was detached from myself and others.

I took a break……
On life and everything in it,
I just gave up.

The hiatus on life came,
to a screeching halt 
when I got off my bed 
and slumber. I was tired 
of the darkness, so I 
opened my blinds and 
let the sunlight shine 
through utter darkness.











Contest: Hiatus
Date Judged: February 23, 2021


01/27/2021

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Supraja Kannan January 28, 2021 at 2:25 AM An uplifting write here... Thanks for sharing...

Robert Pettit January 27, 2021 at 3:47 PM I have felt pretty much the same way for the past six weeks. I have been out of work on medical leave. You have described everything quite well in your work.

Jan Allison January 27, 2021 at 3:19 PM out of the darkness there is light so uplifting an ending Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen January 27, 2021 at 10:46 AM - We have all more or less become hermits ... but, I have to go out every day ... rain, snow, wind or sunshine - Life goes on ... :) - A meaningful poem, beautifully written for the contest ... - Best wishes for a top win, Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing January 27, 2021 at 9:20 AM Let it shine and bright, feel the warmth of its embrace... Great poem, Alexis :)

John Hamilton January 27, 2021 at 9:14 AM Very nice Lexi, you express depression very well, well written, sunshine definitely helps the mood!

Victor Buhagiar January 27, 2021 at 9:06 AM You made the right decision. Occasionally we feel down but in truth we must fight to live on. ~~

Beryl Edmonds January 27, 2021 at 8:52 AM “I was tired of the darkness, so I opened my blinds and let the sunlight shine.” Lovely words in this heartfelt write Alexis, fact or fiction so pleased for the recovery from the hiatus on life... Belle :-) x

Demetrios Trifiatis January 27, 2021 at 7:25 AM Profound and inspiring, dearest Alexis! Much enjoyed! Hugs xxx

Joanna Daniel January 27, 2021 at 6:47 AM Deep and as Victor said, enlightening:) well done, Alexis:)

Regina Mcintosh January 27, 2021 at 5:58 AM It seems like it would be a good entry... Enjoyed - God bless you with love and prayers

Vijay Pandit January 27, 2021 at 5:03 AM A revealing feeling when sunshine scintillates darkness, Alexis. You speak for many who pause from daily routines to reflect on life--and come out to the other side much enlightened. Thought provoking.