Grip To Hope

A desire of truth only his pleasant warmth can provide comfort. As I age tears and disquiet are my reward. I'm saddened by reality. I, an old brittle woman has lost sketched from memory, crystal sparks adoring our life all replaced with winter's sleep and loneliness. For I am weak, searching, reaching for what is, really is. Drowning, struggling through the chilly winds with aching darkness. Day after dark day, my home, a sealed coffin; in a bitter resentment detestable world. Crazed, I gaze out at verge of night at the gnarled sky and beyond and grip to hope unwilling to let go. 1/13/2020
Aching

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 2/16/2022 1:25:00 PM
Hi Eve, I agree, no matter what we face in life we must let go of hope. You expressed that fact very well in this well-written write. Congrats on your win. Have a nice day-Alexis
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Date: 2/16/2022 10:57:00 AM
Eve, your words bring to mind the picture of the kitten gripping a knot at the end of a rope with the operative emotion being hanging on for life. This is powerful in its depth of raw emotion. Congratulations on your win! Sending you prayers and blessings for a strong "grip" on hope.
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Date: 2/16/2022 10:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a story/write. Hope lets us hang on. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Date: 2/16/2022 1:58:00 AM
Congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan
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Date: 4/16/2020 2:26:00 AM
Hi, Eve, just surfing through my favourites, and came across this gem,,lovely to re-read it...Stay Safe. Harry.
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Date: 2/12/2020 6:05:00 AM
Great imagery with real emotions! It is good to express our feelings in a poem.
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Date: 2/9/2020 9:24:00 AM
I'm not quite ready to let go either Eve. I do not stay entirely at home but I do not like going out in public. Not that I'm afraid, it's just that people are so rude and have no respect. However, that final day is fast approaching and I am not quite ready. Exceptional write, Eve.
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Date: 2/9/2020 12:16:00 PM
you must live in Houston, it seems that they just weren't taught respect or courtesy. It wasn't like this where I use to live. Thank you for the visit my friend
Date: 1/24/2020 12:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Eve. True, hope is the only hope.
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Date: 1/23/2020 10:05:00 AM
Way to go, a big hug and congrats!
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Date: 1/23/2020 7:10:00 AM
oh lovely Eve, you had me with this one, everything about it left me "aching" too - beautifully expressed...thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement. x:-)-luloo
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Date: 1/23/2020 12:44:00 AM
I so relate to this of late ... so poignant and sad - love it! Sincere congratulations for your awesome win in Lu Loo's challenging contest, Eve - best wishes for 2020 and keep up the great work, my friend! Blessings to you and yours! :o) <3
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Date: 1/22/2020 7:34:00 PM
Wow Eve amazing! Congrats on your top win!;)
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Date: 1/22/2020 12:55:00 PM
An Unique composition. Big Congrats to winon your well deserved poem. Love.
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Date: 1/15/2020 12:45:00 PM
I agree with everyone down below...truly amazing and awesome writing, Eve...all the best from the Wingster :o)
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Date: 1/15/2020 6:10:00 AM
A write filled with passion, flowing with feeling and inner strength. Well done.
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Date: 1/13/2020 11:56:00 PM
An amazing poem eve, i can so relate to every word, as i too grip to hope, and very unwilling to let go...to my fav.
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Date: 1/13/2020 11:05:00 PM
I adore all the seasons, even I have favorite.. I adore all the ages, even I'm tearing out.. Emotions overflowed from your poem.. Great entry in the contest...
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Date: 1/13/2020 5:47:00 PM
Beautifully showing your vulnerability and grief Eve.
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Date: 1/13/2020 2:08:00 PM
Eve this was amazing!;)
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Date: 1/13/2020 12:16:00 PM
A very emotional write Eve, well written, if it's for a contest, good luck. Tom
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Date: 1/13/2020 10:16:00 AM
A well crafted poem dear friend, emotions run high and creativity soars. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/13/2020 7:03:00 AM
I felt the intensity of emotions in every line--a superb write, Eve.
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