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Helpless - Kyrielle

She lies there as though asleep In her own world, dark and deep Why can't I reach that terrible place Why do I feel helpless, losing face She hit her head when she fell What happened only she can tell Now she lies quietly in her own space Why do I feel helpless, losing face I am the one who should make her whole Bring her back from her dark soul In my arms I hold you, a sisters embrace Why do I feel helpless, losing face. Is that a flicker I see in your eye Is the light of life returning, I sigh these sad moments wish I could replace Why do I feel helpless, losing face

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Date: 6/9/2014 9:56:00 AM
Seren, Congratulations, on your win in Cyndi's "HELPLESS, KYRIELLE CONTEST." take care -LINDA-
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Date: 6/6/2014 5:35:00 PM
Wow Seren...This is compelling, heart wrenching and VERY well written! The refrain is brilliantly vague and mysterious, especially the 'losing face' part which is open to MANY interpretations...Congratulations - Tim
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/6/2014 10:31:00 PM
I meant it Tim as I couldn't help her even though a nurse.......Thanks for stopping by
Date: 6/5/2014 2:18:00 AM
Perfect Kyrielle with apt take on the theme, congrats on a fine win, seren
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/5/2014 3:08:00 AM
Thanks Ram ...Seren
Date: 6/4/2014 6:14:00 PM
Seren, such a sad write which truly shows helplessness. I know. I have seen my loved ones in the days leading up to their death... awful. My father's passing was peaceful and he remained comfortable and alert right up to the end. My stepmother's death was not so... she was in agony and she was only aware of her pain. thank you for sharing something which is obviously SO real and personal. I believe in Heaven where ALL is healed... physical illness, mental illness.. Hugs- I DO understand.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/4/2014 9:02:00 PM
Thank you Cyndi ....Seren
Date: 6/4/2014 3:53:00 PM
Seren, a beautiful and sad poem you have written. Congratulations on your win.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/4/2014 9:03:00 PM
Thank u Faye, ...Seren
Date: 5/9/2014 11:23:00 PM
Another powerful poem, and by the looks of it I think I'd like to try this form myself. Great work Seren.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/4/2014 9:02:00 PM
Did u try Wayland ...Seren
Date: 4/24/2014 10:16:00 AM
I, too, am writing a Kyrielle for the contest. Beautifully rhymed with fine Refrain
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Seren Roberts
Date: 4/25/2014 11:32:00 PM
Good luck Ram , thanks for your comment ...Seren
Date: 4/24/2014 8:57:00 AM
This is so beautiful but sad Seren.. One of the best Kyrielles I have read...big hugs Tim
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Seren Roberts
Date: 4/25/2014 11:31:00 PM
Thank you Tim .....Seren

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