Empty Spaces



There is a void in between
The moment when my eyes blink
And the moment when I see
The beauty that thrives 
In front of me, like a dream

There is a vacuum between 
The moment I visit sleep
And the moment I awake
To take on a new dawn, a new
Day where I will seek relief
From the nightmares that 
Remind me when I dream
It isn’t always hope and peace
Sometimes sleep brings
Anxiety and distress
A feeling of hopelessness

Yet I am blessed
With assurance that this void
Will eventually pass by me
And I’ll move on to better moments
When the heart is soothed
The soul isn’t shadowed
And life itself is enlightened
Hallowed, filled with grace from
The One who shows love
Beyond measure, beyond words
Love that is forever, eternal
A living hope and prayer
Lighting up the very air

Love like this is love that I cherish





Void Poetry Contest
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August 1, 2021

blessingfaithhopeinspirationaljesusfree verse

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William Kelii Kekaula

August 12, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Gina, a fantastic penning my friend, for you truly captured the essence of US's theme -- VOID! The culminating words are divine, blessings indeed, Aloha!

Beata Agustin

August 12, 2021 at 7:45 AM

Wow! Congrats! Indeed, this is a blessing, especially that it's wrought by the Lord. God bless you.

Joanna Daniel

August 12, 2021 at 2:26 AM

Brilliant poem, Regina, congratulations on trophy win:)

Reason A. Poteet

August 11, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Neat piece, Regina, beyond human comprehension lighting up the very air we breathe. Love that phrase. Congrats on the top placement in the contest and commendation on a fine poem.

Curtis Johnson

August 11, 2021 at 12:34 PM

Congrats, Regina, for this most insightful piece. It's reassuring to know that in 'void places', there is protection from the one who loves us beyond human understanding. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith

August 11, 2021 at 10:05 AM

Congratulations to your win. A Beautiful Poem. I Love It. Have a great/blessed day..................

Laura Leiser

August 11, 2021 at 9:39 AM

So beautifully written, Regina! Congratulations to your top win! :)

Sam Kauffman

August 11, 2021 at 9:24 AM

Congratulations on your win Gina! The void wonderfully described whose end is "a living hope...lighting up the very air." Beautifully spoken my friend! Blessings and a hug.

Christuraj Alex

August 11, 2021 at 5:01 AM

Yet I am blessed With assurance that this void Will eventually pass by me And I’ll move on to better moments - Full of hope. Congratulations on your win!