Alexis Y. Poet Sonnet

Hope

The road in front of me looks bleak and dark
I need something to calm the storm within
Inside of my tortured soul there’s no spark 
Where can I find release? When will it begin?

My goal is to soar above the madness
However,  strength and courage has left me 
But I want to somehow find happiness
Darkness has me bound,  I want to be free 

I need joy and peace to consume my soul
I must serve notice to all that is bad
So I can someday be completely whole
Because I’m so darn tired of being mad 

Wait a minute I felt a sudden shift
Feels like hope, I must embrace this gift 


5-26-17
Alexis Y.

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Gary Bateman June 24, 2017 at 4:37 PM Hello Alexis, I'm glad to see this one made the "Best New Poems" list. Yes, for sure, "Hope" and mutual embrace of it is so very, very important. Excellent Sonnet!! Best Always, Gary

John Hamilton June 9, 2017 at 10:57 AM Well done Alexis, always good to focus on the positive, glad to see final couplet embracing hope.

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 1, 2017 at 10:44 AM Wonderful sonnet, Alexis. Very inspiring and uplifting, esp the ending. The struggle within that each of us face daily, you illustrated it so well in this beautiful poem. Excellent musings, dear. Love always.

Lisa Ricci May 29, 2017 at 10:18 AM Good Morning Alexis. You have seen the light. Your turned darkness into goodness. May you hold on to that peace and light. Whenever a glimpse of stress stops by regroup and regain yourself. At least this is what I try to tell myself. Yes, I know this is difficult to practice when life is filled with stress and chaos and more. You have expressed yourself well. Wonderful work entirely. Enjoy the day.

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2017 at 1:07 AM OH wonderful. you feel a shift. I hope this is related to the other post, and that it means you are BACK to grace us with your poetry and your comments!!

White Wolf May 28, 2017 at 11:34 PM A great couplet at the end to an awesome sonnet my friend! Well done

Jan Allison May 27, 2017 at 3:42 AM Its so good to see you writing again Alexis. no matter how dark a day is the sun will always rise in the morning - never give up hope:-) hugs Jan xxx

Heidi Sands May 26, 2017 at 5:58 PM Embrace the gift of hope...Yes Alexis, well done. :)

Chris Green May 26, 2017 at 4:59 PM This was really nice Alexis. I am happy to see you writing again.

Frederic Parker May 26, 2017 at 3:35 PM this poem reveals the wisdom you have learned from the trials we all have experienced....

Charmaine Chircop May 26, 2017 at 2:51 PM Oh Hope is the best gift from Heaven when we feel or get mad at a situation..Love the ending dear Alexis.Even through darkness your light shines.

Tim Smith May 26, 2017 at 2:43 PM Embrace the hope...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al2DFQEZl4M