Howling Wilderness - POTD

The path is lost where wild winds press, 
No compass holds beneath the sky— 
We walk alone through wilderness. 

The thorns of time, the weight of stress, 
The silent trees that do not lie— 
The path is lost where wild winds press. 

Regret is thick, and hope grows less, 
Yet still we look, and still we try— 
We walk alone through wilderness. 

The stars are veiled, the nights are guess, 
And every answer asks us why— 
The path is lost where wild winds press. 

But in the dark, we still confess 
That somewhere deep, a flame won’t die— 
We walk alone through wilderness. 

Though life may wound and dreams digress, 
Our spirit bends but will not die— 
The path is lost where wild winds press, 
We walk alone through wilderness.

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Date: 7/1/2025 12:05:00 AM
Well done Jay….Congratulations on POTD! Debx
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Date: 6/22/2025 9:37:00 PM
"But in the dark, we still confess That somewhere deep, a flame won’t die"— This hope gives us the strength to push forward, even though we walk alone through wilderness. Beautiful poem! Congratulations on your POTD
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Date: 6/19/2025 5:23:00 PM
Even though ' the thorns of time, the weight of stress ' press against us; ' still we try. ' And that's the way it should be. Life is filled with many obstacles, yet, how you handle them is key. This is tender and thought provoking, all at the same time. Congratulations Jay, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 6/19/2025 5:04:00 PM
Very serene, Congrats on this POTD!
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Date: 6/19/2025 3:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Jay. Enjoy your special day of recognition! Tex a.k.a. Bill
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Date: 6/19/2025 1:51:00 PM
Love the ending, Jay...and everything else, as well. Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 6/19/2025 9:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Howling Wilderness" is a wonderful write. Love your line, "The thorns of time, the weight of stress," So True... Great Ending... Hope you are OK... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
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Date: 6/19/2025 6:36:00 AM
Hello Jay, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautiful poem. Enjoyed reading it. Have a wonderful day as you celebrate.
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Date: 6/19/2025 6:21:00 AM
Hello Jay :-) Congratulations on your nice POTD! have a nice day!
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Date: 6/19/2025 6:20:00 AM
Very nice, Jay! Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 6/19/2025 5:37:00 AM
One of my favorite forms Jay. Well done - Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Date: 6/19/2025 3:20:00 AM
well constructed villanella, Jay! I enjoyed the flow and rhythm of your words with their hopeful message in the last verse. Well done and a well deserved POTD!
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Date: 6/19/2025 2:18:00 AM
A bit melancholic but in the last stanza springs a ray of hope. Congratulations on POTD, Jay, lovely write.
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Date: 6/19/2025 1:20:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jay...enjoy your day :) - hugs
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Date: 6/19/2025 1:14:00 AM
Wow! This poem is like soul food for the soul! Congrats on well deserved potd!
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Date: 6/19/2025 12:52:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day Jay. A lovely poem, Beryl
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Date: 6/18/2025 12:14:00 PM
Oh Jay this is a superb villanelle. So creative. Its a fave for me I loved it.
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Date: 6/18/2025 10:57:00 AM
- " ... hope grows less, yet still we look, and still we try" ... true, Jay :) - Great poem :) - hugs
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Date: 6/18/2025 10:39:00 AM
Hello Jay, yes we walk alone through the wilderness. blessings my friend. /Darlene/
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