Notes About The Poem

~1st Place~
Contest: Voices
Sponsor: Silent One
Judged: 12/08/2018

Based on the Tragedy of Linda Bishop
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Knows_Where_I_Am

God Knows Where I Am


My God knows where I am, my body, soul.
   He sees me now inside this deep, dark hole
imprisoned in these rooms and in my mind;
   escape from each, I know I cannot find.
 
The window gives a view of life beyond,
   and just a wave from me, a magic wand
for sustenance and warmth, to be set free.
   But inner voices say this cannot be.

My demons dance around me with their smiles.
   They led me through dark paths for many miles
toward this abandoned house to live my days
   with apples, water, paper, pen; my maze.

A journal kept, the fragments of my brain
   so scattered in the wind of thoughts insane
of living in this web with no escape
   but for the final curtain of death's drape.

Oh God, this trap; I'm lost and so afraid!
   Don't know what's real or just my mind's facade.
You see me now within this deep, dark hole;
   but, out of reach from you, my anguished soul.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Andresen Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 12:23 AM
- Congratulations on this great winning poem, Sandra :) - At the same time I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:31 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your visit, positive comment/congrats on my poem, and your lovely Christmas wishes. I also wish you and yours a blessed Christmas. Hugs, Sandra :)
Devonshire Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 1:42 AM
Wow, this is an amazing poem that captures the voices in a tormented soul so well, Sandra. Congratulations on your great win! Hugs, Carolyn
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:29 PM
Thank you, Carolyn, for your positive comment and congrats. I appreciate your support very much. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Enjoyed reading this nicely done write , Sandra,with great imagery. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:28 PM
Thank you very much, Eve. I appreciate your visit and, and as always, your positive and uplifting support. Hugs, Sandra
One Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 9:59 AM
You really captured the emotions in this one, I could feel the angst and panic in this fantastic piece of poetry... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:27 PM
Once again, Silent One, thanks for the great contest and for my nice placement. I am pleased that you could feel the emotions I wanted to convey. Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 9:26 PM
Very touching soul searching. Congrats on your win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Thank you, Line...yes, very sad knowing it was based on truth. Sandra
Murray Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 1:44 AM
Wonderful Sandra. We sympathise so much with this lost being. Congratulations.
Haight Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 9:59 AM
Thank you so much, Jean, for your nice comment. Hugs, Sandra
Krampe Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:27 PM
Congrats on your win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Thank you very much, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra
Smith Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Not sure you could be so lost that God can't find you but that's lost. Good work Sandra, congratulations...
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Yes, she was really lost...thank you so much for reading my poem and for your supportive comments and congrats, Charlie. Sandra
Scars Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 4:46 AM
Loved this Sandra..congrats on your placement! :)
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Laura, thank you so much for reading my poem, for your congrats, and supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 8:07 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your win hugs Eve
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Hi Eve, thank you very much for your congratulations and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
Andresen Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 9:12 AM
- Deep feelings in this poem, Sandra - A really great poem - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Haight Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Thank you once again, Anne-Lise! Hugs, Sandra
Daniel Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 10:26 AM
You have succinctly summarised her story so well, Sandra:)
Haight Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 3:19 PM
Thank you, Jo, for your positive comment! Hugs, Sandra
Sands Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Wow Sandra. I took a look at the story. You did very well with this one. Good luck in the contest.
Haight Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 3:19 PM
Thank you once again, Heidi, for your supportive comments. Hugs, Sandra
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