Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Written 19th November 2024

I Breathe.... Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Ink Empress 

I Breathe Misery

Sadly I breathe misery
From all that’s happened to me
It’s difficult to forget
What’s played in the minds cassette.

I amble along in fog
Can’t glimpse the sun for the smog
Or grass of green, it’s unseen
If only it was a dream.

But then a nightmare it’d be
A dream I’d not wish to see
It’s no kind of paradise
What lies there before my eyes.

I rise up in the morning
Praying no mist is forming
So that my vision is clear
From dawn until stars appear.

Rarely I sleep through the night
Demons hound my head with fright 
I wish I could find some peace
So that my worries would cease.

To inhale joy I must do
Whenever I’m down and blue
There’ll be an answer for me
Till then I’ll breathe misery.

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Karen Jones November 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM I feel your angst as your words painted well your reality! I hope this was a soothing write and that you find peace! Congratulations on your win! Beryl Edmonds May 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM Rather late, but thank you Karen. Writing is soothing and I find it does bring peace… Beryl

Ink Empress November 29, 2024 at 3:28 AM Dear beryl, this is so heartfelt and i can feel the sadness flowing throughout this, brilliant rhymes and rhythm to it and i also loved the ending the most. “ till then ill breathe misery” what a line , love that. Thank you for sharing and for writing on my prompt. Appreciate poems that speak so sincerely from the soul like this, congratulations on your win. Sending you light always Beryl Edmonds November 29, 2024 at 10:41 AM Thank you Ink, I’m thrilled with my placement in your contest. It came at the right time for me as I was walking through a storm, and as you know, writing poetry is good therapy. Returning light to you ,for always… Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos November 27, 2024 at 10:38 AM Problems, struggles, and misery make us stronger as rather we pray for God to please help us think them away, sooner rather than longer. They are overwhelming sometimes I agree Beryl. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer. Beryl Edmonds November 29, 2024 at 1:19 AM Thank you Jennifer, I agree with you, praying does help one sought their mind out. We all have our sad or regretful times, when there’s some soul searching to be done, thy will be done. Hugs and blessings in return… Beryl

Michael Tor November 25, 2024 at 3:14 PM The struggles we face in life and how we cope and resolve in the human spirit. Very touching Beryl... Thanks for sharing my friend... Beryl Edmonds November 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM Thank you dear friend Michael, we all have our struggle to face, though at times it becomes overwhelming… Beryl

Tania Kitchin November 23, 2024 at 3:38 AM Beryl, a great emotive poem, you described how a trauma survivor has to to cope with every day life. Beryl Edmonds November 25, 2024 at 3:29 PM Thank you Tania, we have to cope with life’s stings, though sometimes it’s hard to do so… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 21, 2024 at 5:40 AM Dear Beryl, What a haunting exploration of inner turmoil and hope. You beautifully capture the struggle and resilience of the human spirit. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Beryl Edmonds November 21, 2024 at 7:45 PM Thank you so much Daniel, we have to weather our storms at times, it’s all part of life’s tapestry. Seasonal blessings dear friend Daniel… Poet pal Bel

John Read November 20, 2024 at 8:28 AM Hi sister Beryl, I understand the feeling only to well, I hope Alan's on the mend, good luck in the contest. Xx Beryl Edmonds November 20, 2024 at 5:56 PM Hi brother John, Alan is still very poorly, it’s a huge worry. Thank you, sis Beryl

Victor Buhagiar November 20, 2024 at 5:53 AM I am sure I commented on your poem but the soup does not show if my code was correct. I would always love to read your comments. Hugs. Beryl Edmonds November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM Thank you Victor, strange things happen on site, I’ve also had my comments disappear, don’t understand why. Hugs returned… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2024 at 2:19 AM - Oh, this touches my soul ... sends light your way, Beryl :) - hugs Beryl Edmonds November 20, 2024 at 3:52 AM Light sent right back, thank you Anne-Lise… From Beryl with hugs

Tom Cunningham November 19, 2024 at 11:44 PM I feel your pain Beryl, I hope that the sun will shine on you again. Tom Beryl Edmonds November 20, 2024 at 1:17 AM Thank you Tom, if only I could get Alan better, the sun would come out tomorrow… Beryl