Grief

How long you suffer, death robbed heart,
new grief strikes each day; oh, cruel art.

Grief creeps along the flowered lanes to leap
out unexpectedly strong,
stealing life’s happiness.

I waken lonely in the night
oppressive darkness gathers strong
about my bed. Where is the light
to lead me onward into song?

Outside the pale moon
peers softly into my room,
comforting in sleep.

March 31, 2022
A Combination of Forms Poetry Contest
Emile Pinet, Sponsor

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 5/2/2022 3:23:00 PM
This one truly tugs at the heartstrings and the spirit, Faye. Very emotive! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/1/2022 12:55:00 PM
Amazing poem. Congrats on your win. Wish I saw more of you, Faye!
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Date: 5/1/2022 7:38:00 AM
Lovely! Congratulations!
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Date: 4/30/2022 3:16:00 PM
Faye, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderfully penned poems full of emotion!
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Date: 4/30/2022 11:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning entry in the contest. I love the “Outside the pale moon peers softly into my room,comforting in sleep. I can feel the peace. :)Paulette
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Date: 4/30/2022 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations Faye! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, this contest had 36 poems entered and yet your poem rose to the top ten, you should be proud of your placing, this was a difficult contest to judge, but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.
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