Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Diminished Hexaverse

Hope Gone

Upon thy pillow,
I wearily hope
for youth’s restful nights 
I once loved to spend 
in towering dreams.

Images past
behind closed eyes -
romantic plans
and lofty goals.

Naïve thoughts
turn to aged 
days of loss,

again 
taunting

me.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paul Callus January 23, 2015 at 12:51 PM So lovely and yet so sad! Somehow I relate to these words, too, now that age is no longer a mirage on the horizon!! But hope must never be left to droop and wither...there are still days ahead! Congrats on a much deserved win, Rhonda! #7 Have a nice weekend. // paul

Kayod5 Kayode January 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM This is beautiful,congrats Rhonda...huggs

Sara Kendrick January 20, 2015 at 2:41 PM Congrats!!!.SK

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 20, 2015 at 11:05 AM Hi Rhonda! Congratulations on win>love..rajat

Maurice Yvonne January 20, 2015 at 7:50 AM Back to congratulate you on your well deserved win with this poem.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 19, 2015 at 9:40 PM Quite a passionate write Rhonda! Dont ever lose hope dear! Congrats on big win!

David Fisher January 19, 2015 at 7:43 PM Enjoyed this so much. Deserving a good finish indeed.

Jan Allison January 19, 2015 at 12:26 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta January 19, 2015 at 11:06 AM Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for the participation

Debbie Guzzi January 19, 2015 at 10:20 AM Congrad's on your win. Vive la difference :) Light & Love

Brenda Meier-Hans January 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM Wonderfully written Rhonda. Congratulations on your win.

Sandra Haight January 19, 2015 at 8:32 AM Sad but powerful words in your poem, Rhonda. So romantic and lofty were our hopes of youth...a heartfelt congratulations on your win! Hugs, Sandra

James Fraser January 16, 2015 at 2:58 PM Strikingly beautiful dreamy poetry, very nice indeed, yes, James :)

Maurice Yvonne January 14, 2015 at 10:48 AM WOW!

Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2015 at 7:27 PM Very effective! fortunately you are young and this does not apply to you.

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2015 at 6:31 PM I really like how you did yours, Rhonda. I ought to try one. The sad ones seem more interesting to me!! Guess because I understand this one so well.

Jan Allison January 12, 2015 at 11:37 AM beautifully penned but such sad images here Rhonda - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 12, 2015 at 10:56 AM This is wonderful Rhonda.Loved it. Thank you for this graceful write.Love. a 7+.Hugs!---rajat

Demetrios Trifiatis January 12, 2015 at 5:43 AM Dear Rhonda, I see inspiration has worked miracles! Wonderful work is done hear. Very poetic!

Eileen Manassian January 12, 2015 at 4:51 AM Oh...these are feelings that I can so well relate to. You have a lovely way with words, Rhonda. Reminds me of a poet who is no longer here. Beautiful. Good luck in the contest. Hugs