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Flood the Universe

Bite your lip
Whimper not
Drive your fingernails into your palm
Hold back the sobs

Stay under control
Maintain even breathing
Suppress sighs, moans, groans
Shoulders straight, stance erect...

Emotion wells up within, seeking release
Loss confounds you, overwhelms, the abyss looms 
Convulsing heaves, sobs wrack the soul 
Trembling mouth a canyon of grief

Sigh, moan, howl, wail, weep
Flood the Universe with Tears  

      
       September 17, 2018
Entry in 'Write Me an Emotion-Act' Poetry Contest
      Sponsor: Brenda Chiri

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Jan Allison Date: 10/8/2018 3:10:00 PM sometimes its so hard to stay in control and not let the floodgates open - great emotion in your lines GW:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/9/2018 10:37:00 AM Tha nk you for your kind words, Jan! … And yes, this was pretty emotional for a rationalist like myself. (LOL)! Best always, Gershon

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 9/30/2018 3:01:00 AM Great write. Powerful message. Just one question if you do not mind. Do you mean to stay under control or to stay in control? Kind wishes, Kai Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/30/2018 12:57:00 PM Good question! To answer directly: There have been times when emotion has overcome me and I've sobbed like a baby after a loss. Other times, I've managed to keep my composure...How about you? …. Thanks so much for your thought-provoking comment! Best wishes, Gershon

M. L. Kiser Date: 9/20/2018 5:15:00 PM I think everyone's been there, at some point; great imagery and accuracy in curbing those emotions. Best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/21/2018 1:03:00 PM Yeah. I think you're right, M.L. And thank you so much for the support. ~ Gershon

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/18/2018 5:50:00 PM greeat progression of emotion, gershon... this is a poem crafted really well... huggs Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/19/2018 9:56:00 PM Thank you for the encouragement, nette! Best wishes, gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/17/2018 9:39:00 PM Tactile ink my friend! I of wee attention span read and reread for the fun of it. It builds fabulously. Good luck in the contest my dear Wolfman! xomo Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/18/2018 8:44:00 AM Heart rendering words my friend. The flip side of my wee attention span is unflinching attention to what does interest me. LOVE Gershon Wolf Date: 9/17/2018 10:17:00 PM Now, I just won't hear of any put-downs of my dear friend, Maureen, with stuff like "wee attention span." She is a wonderful person and a dear friend and I won't stand for her being criticized!! … And with that, thank you so much, as always, for your encouraging words. Your dear friend, Gershon