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Freed From Heartache

Sleep envelopes me like a soft cocoon, and I embrace,
Trying to chase away memories that I cannot erase.
My mind is freed from all heartache and pain
Of the love of my life, and the grief that has rained.

I pray for sleep to seduce me, and to fall deep.
Then I can forget about my soul that still weeps.
Those few hours are like a Band-Aid on my heart.
It is painless oblivion… a chance for the sadness to depart.

How long does it take for a heart to repair?
I am tired of heartache...I have had my fair share.
Sweet sleep, welcome me into the dark night.
Take away my sorrow until first light.




10/16/16
Words Drowned in Tears Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Awarded 4th Place






10/16/16
Contest-Words Drowning in Tears
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La France Avatar
October 25, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Brenda congratulations on your win in my contest with this well penned poem
Mcgrath Avatar
October 26, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Thank you Broken Wings. This is going on my Facebook. :)
Kimathi Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 4:31 PM
Congrats Brenda, for your placement in the contest!! :-)
Mcgrath Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 7:06 PM
Thank you Teddy :)
Nayak Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 1:34 AM
this is so sad dear Brenda, heartache hurts...no words to say... this contest has brought tears in my eyes...well...Congrats //love, Anu:)
Mcgrath Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 2:47 AM
Thank you Anulaxmi. He completely broke my heart, but God will heal it.
Roper Avatar
October 23, 2016 at 7:34 PM
Brenda, a very well written poem heartbreak is so hard to just let go. Congratulations on your win....Hugs eve
Mcgrath Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 2:59 AM
Thank you Eve.
Turner Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 9:40 AM
The heartache will last as long as you want it to, Brenda. The past is behind, the future is ahead! In other words, what's done is done, move on.
Mcgrath Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 9:59 AM
The contest called for words drowning in tears-deep, dark, sad, and emotional. So I gave it to them. I know I have to move on. Eventually I will meet someone to love again. I don't intend in wallowing in my sorrow forever. I will keep my possibilities for romance open.
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