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Fading Away

I am shattered, like a mirror that fell from the wall, into thousands of pieces, I stand detached, watching it fall. But it is me, the being that I am, who lies there so still. How can my broken soul return, with total lack of will? A long time ago, I looked ahead to tomorrow. No more, for my heart feels only sorrow. What and where is truth when there are so many lies? How can this be rewritten, when already finalized? The essence, the core of the person I used to be Only a transparency, fading away, until there is nothing to see.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 12/10/2018 7:42:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved top win, Sandra. Well done.

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 12/15/2018 10:48:00 AM

Thank you so much Line, for your kind comment and congrats!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/10/2018 10:30:00 AM

When the glass shatters, sometimes we look for ways to break out, instead of breaking inside. Can relate to this sad message, Sandra, and want to congratulate you for your win in Brian's contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 12/15/2018 10:43:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn, always good to hear from you. Thank you for your Congrats, very much appreciated!

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/9/2018 3:34:00 PM

Congratulations for your top #1 Win Sandra! Keep up the great writing :)

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 12/15/2018 10:40:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, as always.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/8/2018 11:01:00 PM

So sad. I hope you find something to lift your spirits.

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 12/9/2018 1:11:00 PM

I usually do, thank you for commenting Kim.

Susan Palli

Date: 11/28/2018 11:11:00 AM

So sad, can feel the hopelessness in your poem. Many feel that way. Better days soon to come!

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/29/2018 8:35:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem, it is appreciated. I hope you are right!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/24/2018 11:28:00 AM

Ahh!! I feel the sadness and loss in this one. Very good rhyme, rhythm, and flow. Sara

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/25/2018 10:57:00 AM

Thank you, Sara I appreciate you stopping by to read and making a kind comment.

Lawrence Goldman

Date: 11/22/2018 1:57:00 PM

Your words touched me . I have often felt the same. Each of us must find our truth

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/25/2018 11:00:00 AM

Thank you Lawrence. The ultimate goal of poetry, for me is to touch the reader. You gave that with your comment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/18/2018 12:42:00 AM

The more you express your broken spirit with cathartic poems the faster you will heal, growing brighter instead of fading. I can relate. You have expressed your sorrow splendidly in this heartfelt poem Sandra! Aloha, Connie : )

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/25/2018 11:03:00 AM

Thank you Connie Emotion and expression, two important e's in poetry. I was glad that you saw both. A lovely comment.

Judy Ball

Date: 11/17/2018 9:12:00 PM

Well written and well expressed I think this speaks for many of us in one way or another. It's like I always say, sometimes stuff just happens and no one is to blame. It is wrong to try to find someplace to place blame when it's just a matter of circumstance. Well done Sandra. God Bless, JB

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/25/2018 11:05:00 AM

Thank you Judy, for stopping by to read and comment on my poem. I appreciate your kind words.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/15/2018 9:16:00 PM

Writing is my best and only therapy, until my grandchildren come. I am thinking this poem was written for many people who are hurting. I hope it helps them an you. It resonates with heartache, and truth. Well done, Sandra.

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/16/2018 7:48:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. Writing has given me a voice, an outlet for the emotion trapped inside. It was there when I needed it most.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2018 8:48:00 PM

i really like this, but I do believe the essence of YOU will never fade away.

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/16/2018 7:58:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Circumstances can make us question everything, while trying to hold on to what we hope is true.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/15/2018 4:40:00 PM

I can feel your words. I believe it seems that way, but I don't believe you have lost yourself. You will not fade away, and your writing will bring healing. Keep on writing Sandra :)

Sandra L. Weiss
Date: 11/17/2018 4:35:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi, writing has given me something to hold on to, when there seemed to be nothing else. I am grateful.