Jean Murray Poet Verse

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Feeling Blue

I was feeling blue tonight.
Remembering the pain 
of you leaving again.
When our children blamed me.

Blue is my favourite colour.
Light blue especially. Reminding
me of clear summer skies.
And warm goodbyes.

Navy blue of night, stars bright.
Moon reflected on still water.
Skinny dips and deep kisses
Before I became your Mrs.

Music can be blue too. 
To match my mood.
When I think of you, or try
not to...as the case may be.

Black and blue, my battered heart.
Right from the start.
No Valentine for me.
I'm done with love you see.

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Constance La France February 11, 2017 at 7:32 PM Jean congratulations on your first place in my contest with this beautiful poem and oh what a lovely voice ~ Jean Murray February 12, 2017 at 5:02 AM Thank you for the high placement Constance. There are so many accents in this wee country, those of us in the north have trouble understanding those in the south.

Mark Martin February 11, 2017 at 11:57 AM Well deserved win this time. Congratulations Jean! :-) Jean Murray February 11, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you Mark. To me it proves how subjective the judging can be. I am not everybody's cup of tea.

Darren White February 11, 2017 at 3:28 AM This time your blue got BINGO! Congratulations, Jean :) Jean Murray February 11, 2017 at 4:32 PM Thank you Darren. That's right! Because it got N/A the last time.

Charlie Smith February 9, 2017 at 6:40 AM Back to congratulate you on much deserved recognition... Jean Murray February 9, 2017 at 2:13 PM And I am back to thank you again Charlie. I am usually at the bottom end. A big thrill for me to climb the charts this way.

Kim Rodrigues February 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM Congrats on your top win! Tis lovely! Jean Murray February 8, 2017 at 4:54 PM Tis nice of you to say so Kim.

Carrie Richards February 8, 2017 at 10:13 AM The darker shades of blue is powerfully spoken here. Well done, Jean !! Congratulations on your win !! Jean Murray February 8, 2017 at 10:22 AM Thank you Carrie. Awards like this certainly perk one up again.

Joanna Daniel February 8, 2017 at 2:47 AM This is a sad read, Jean:( you know, that's why I keep saying there's no better love than God's true love, He will never forsake:) congratulations on your win:) Jean Murray February 8, 2017 at 3:36 AM YABBADABBADOO!! Number one Jo? I'm certainly not blue this morning on hearing that news. Thank you. God is good. Love will find me if it is his will.

Wendy Rycroft January 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM A very powerful poem Jean xx Jean Murray January 27, 2017 at 3:14 PM Hi Wendy. I am at last "in my power" now that I am out from under his thumb.

Connie Marcum Wong January 27, 2017 at 5:46 AM I am sure that writing this beautiful sad poem was cathartic Jean. Your reflections of your passionate past combined with the beauty of nature gives this piece much depth with some lovely imagery. It is never too late to find love. Blessings, Connie ; ) 7 Jean Murray January 27, 2017 at 8:11 AM I do feel blessed having come through that trauma along with my daughters Connie. Of course I live in hope. Thank you for your visit.

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM Jean, I love how you mixed in the other meaning of blue as sadness. Excellently done. Jean Murray January 27, 2017 at 1:22 AM Thank you Andrea.

Just James January 25, 2017 at 5:56 AM I disagree profoundly...never ever give up!! But understand your sentiment!! Jean Murray January 25, 2017 at 6:06 AM Dolly Parton says love is like a butterfly James. If it still wants to land on my shoulder, that's fine by me. But I won't hold my breath.

Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 6:04 AM This is sad and especially with blue being your favorite color and then to experience the deepest shade of it in life is truly sad. Maybe you should pick a new favorite color. Green is nice. :) Nicely done Jean. Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 12:17 PM But Van Morrison sang about it not easy Bein' Green Chris. I think I might change to red. The colour of anger, the colour of desire and the colour of fire. That about sums me up.

Tim Smith January 23, 2017 at 10:34 PM Beautiful but sad...You have much love to still give Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 4:28 AM That's true Tim. But after six years of "putting myself out there", I've had enough of being treated badly to last a lifetime. C'est la vie. It's knitting from now on for me.

Daniel Turner January 23, 2017 at 10:03 PM I suggest a puppy:) Nothing like a dog to make one feel loved, Jean. Your sadness makes me sad:( Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 4:24 AM Don't be sad Daniel. Sometimes my past creeps up on me but I am truly blessed. If I ever stop gallivanting at weekends then I might consider your suggestion. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso January 23, 2017 at 10:02 PM I am hiding my eyes from you! Loved this Jean! Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 4:33 AM Hiding your eyes? In case I might see you cry now you are no longer my Valentine?

Charlie Smith January 23, 2017 at 8:57 PM Try a stroll on the beach at dawns first light to bring some color to your blue sweet Jean... well done. Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 12:19 PM Well Charlie, I'm a new woman this evening. There's nothing like a stroll on a Donegal beach to lift the spirits. Thanks again. Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 4:32 AM I'm afraid at the temperature's in Ireland these recent dawns, my lips would end up blue too! But I promise to have a stroll later today. I do love to be beside the sea. Thank you Charlie.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 23, 2017 at 7:03 PM - Sad .... maybe you need "my yellow Monday" .... give it a try :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jean Murray January 24, 2017 at 4:10 AM Yellow? Already I'm smiling Anne-Lise.