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Written 19th November 2024

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

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

Date: 11/30/2024 1:58:00 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!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/29/2024 3:28:00 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
Date: 11/29/2024 10:41:00 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

Date: 11/27/2024 10:38:00 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
Date: 11/29/2024 1:19:00 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

Date: 11/25/2024 3:14:00 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
Date: 11/25/2024 3:34:00 PM

Thank you dear friend Michael, we all have our struggle to face, though at times it becomes overwhelming… Beryl

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/23/2024 3:38:00 AM

Beryl, a great emotive poem, you described how a trauma survivor has to to cope with every day life.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/25/2024 3:29:00 PM

Thank you Tania, we have to cope with life’s stings, though sometimes it’s hard to do so… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/21/2024 5:40:00 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
Date: 11/21/2024 7:45:00 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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/20/2024 1:39:00 PM

Your description not an easy fix… If only it was a dream. But then a nightmare it’d be. A dream I’d not wish to see… Well said. ~ Kim

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/20/2024 6:01:00 PM

Thank you Kim, it’s not easy having worries on your mind, we all have them at times, something one has to contend with… Beryl

John Read

Date: 11/20/2024 8:28:00 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
Date: 11/20/2024 5:56:00 PM

Hi brother John, Alan is still very poorly, it’s a huge worry. Thank you, sis Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2024 5:53:00 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
Date: 11/20/2024 5:53:00 PM

Thank you Victor, strange things happen on site, I’ve also had my comments disappear, don’t understand why. Hugs returned… Beryl

Tom Woody

Date: 11/20/2024 5:52:00 AM

I could imagine Job speaking words like this. Nice entry for inky's contest

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/20/2024 5:50:00 PM

Thank you Tom, I know what you mean about Job, he never lost his faith, and I will never lose mine… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2024 2:19:00 AM

- Oh, this touches my soul ... sends light your way, Beryl :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/20/2024 3:52:00 AM

Light sent right back, thank you Anne-Lise… From Beryl with hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/19/2024 11:44:00 PM

I feel your pain Beryl, I hope that the sun will shine on you again. Tom

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/20/2024 1:17:00 AM

Thank you Tom, if only I could get Alan better, the sun would come out tomorrow… Beryl