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Heart Song Seperation

Heart Song Separation “We got separated from us last week and I haven’t found you since.” Poet’s Quote Too long my heart we beat in arrhythmic clashes Languishing in sudden cardiac heart arrest Out of sync creating dark vascular ashes No phoenix rises from heart disease - never rests. Too long my song we argue over melodies Distracted by atonal hallucinations Dismissing cradle songs of haunting rhapsodies Elusive harmonies hide in cache creations. Too long my words we engage in rhythmic stand offs Glaring at my silent muse - tense verbal showdowns Impasse of wills – procrastination’s folly doff Disguised in masks adjectives appear as pronouns. My aimless soul seeks union with lost heart song words Remembering your quiet smiles of peace fullness Your velvet vesper serene these mourning tears blur As twilight yearns in midnight’s hypnotic stillness. Too long my heart we beat in arrhythmic clashes Too long my song we argue over melodies Too long my words we engage in rhythmic stand offs My aimless soul seeks union with lost heart song words. 12-11-20 Contest: My Created Form Sponsor: Constance LaFrance

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Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/14/2021 10:10:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this wonderful poem. Specially, the stanza with words... 'tense verbal showdowns' and the idea of framing the last sentence of that stanza 'Disguised in masks, adjectives appear as pronouns'. Congrats Sam on your great win in the contest. ~ Ani

Jcb Brul

Date: 1/13/2021 11:05:00 PM

So lovely dear Sam..Music fills the air! Congratulations!

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 1/13/2021 3:06:00 PM

Congratulations, Sam, on your placement for this impressively beautiful poem!! The choice of emotive and musical words reinforces the message and lyrical quality of your excellent piece!!

Greg Gaul

Date: 1/13/2021 12:45:00 PM

Sam, quite creative form you developed here. A bit like a Villanelle with repeating lines, but only similar. Unique. Also rather lyrical, probably from your musical and singing background. I applaud your initiative and, of course, your placement and kind comment about my little ditty. Thanks ever so.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2020 10:58:00 AM

You chose such an interesting theme here, and you did it so well, Sam. That quote on top is so cool!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/14/2020 11:38:00 AM

Thank you my friend! I struggled with this one but really like the end product as it is so descriptive of the ways elements of my person sometimes battle each other then long to be re-united. So happy to see your poems at the top of many winngers lists lately!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/12/2020 4:28:00 AM

so L O V E L Y... A beautiful, enchanting write, my friend. God bless you with a win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/13/2020 6:19:00 PM

Thank you dear friend. So grateful for your uplifting messages and all of your encouragement - a real blessing along with your prayers. Blessings and prayers to you!