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I'M Just Getting Started

i'm just getting started unraveling the threads of this tattered lonely soul sewn so long ago apparition's crooked hands grapples the rusty needle as she unsteadily threads the eye ...flashback to childhood years where a mother ties the loop of darkened threads cleaved from her own spool pierced by torment of each aberrant stitch i am sealed in the seams bound, unable to break free as i bleed through the confines of my soul's weary cries my blood spills crimson through shadows cast of harvest moon as she rocks unsteady upon the walls of mind beneath the hum of unsung lullabies watching as i undo each crooked thread sewn by her hands unable to baste with death's bony hands she pricks through my heart with soulless glower as i disenthrall the last threads i stitch her deep within the weaves of memories and poetry ...i'm just getting started September 18, 2019 Just getting started poetry contest Sponsored by John Hamilton

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/21/2020 6:43:00 PM

Hello Sandra Adams, your poem is like embroidery one thread at a time. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 3/24/2020 5:17:00 PM

Sandy congrats on a well deserved top win!;)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/24/2020 2:33:00 PM

Pathos, sadness and hope all sown together in your winning poem, Sandra. Congratulations my friend. Hugs and blessings!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/24/2020 12:31:00 PM

Such a superb poem, Sandra:-) Heartiest congratulations on your first place win!

Heather Crismond

Date: 9/27/2019 4:12:00 AM

What a sad poem the imagery was so amazing I was there watching you taking apart and reforming you. There's a whole generation of us trying to do just that. Congratulations, blessings, and luck :)

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/27/2019 10:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Heather, i am glad this one came through so powerfully, it was my intention... hugs :)

John Hamilton

Date: 9/26/2019 3:10:00 PM

This is number 3 on the top 100, congrats on all the accolades you're getting on this gem!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/26/2019 7:01:00 PM

Click on best new poems tab it gives you the top 100. Basically it measures the popularity of a poem by the amount of views and faves it gets.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/26/2019 4:42:00 PM

wow thank you for the information John...how did find this out?

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/25/2019 6:09:00 PM

wow, this is so amazing and well deserving of the trophy win, Sandy. When I saw the title, I went straight to humor!! I mean, that was where I WANTED to go but I never took the time to do it, so I never wrote a poem for this challenge. I am sure the humor would be much less appreciated that this poignant piece.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/25/2019 6:54:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea, you know me and the painful writes, they go together like you and the love writes :) hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/25/2019 8:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your trophy win, Sandy..so well deserved..but all your poems are winners in my opinion.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/25/2019 11:07:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend, I always feel the same about all your wonderful writes :) hugs

Lu Loo

Date: 9/25/2019 6:58:00 AM

wow! the depth is astounding sweet Sandy. You never cease to amaze me...Congrats on your well deserved win! :)-luloo

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/25/2019 11:06:00 AM

awww Thank you for your comforting words this morning and the smiles you brought my way :) hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/25/2019 2:20:00 AM

This one nearly escaped me Sandra, an amazing piece of poetry, congrats on your top win. Tom.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/25/2019 11:05:00 AM

Thank you Tom, i was shocked by the high placement... hugs :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/24/2019 11:29:00 PM

This is so amazing. I absolutely love it. It's simply amazing... God bless you and Congratulations too

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/24/2019 11:13:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Your piece reminds me of my great and wonderful Mom. God bless you.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/24/2019 8:11:00 PM

I just had to come back to say...I'm so glad one of my favorite poems of late got a first place. Yay!

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/24/2019 2:37:00 PM

Wow, Sandra. Amazing haunting poetry!!! Congrats on your well deserved gold medal win.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 7:02:00 PM

Thank you so much Line...i was shocked with this win :) hugs

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/24/2019 2:13:00 PM

Amazing and then some, beautifully written tattered-sewn AH! ~ Aloha always William

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 7:02:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend...aloha :) hugs

Mark Peterson

Date: 9/24/2019 2:06:00 PM

This is too densely packed to fully grasp and enfold within a single read. I hardly ever return for seconds with poetry. But yours was worth it. In fact, it was necessary!

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 7:03:00 PM

Thank you so much Mark...sometimes my poetry goes way into the depths of emotions.... hugs :)

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 9/24/2019 1:56:00 PM

So incredibly beautiful and interwoven stitch by stitch. Excellent write and a deserved win. Lonna

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 7:04:00 PM

Thank you so much Lonna for your kind words :) hugs

Constance La France

Date: 9/24/2019 1:28:00 PM

Sandra congratulations on your trophy win in the contest with this excellent poem!

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 7:04:00 PM

Thank you so much Dear Heart...it was a fun write... :) hugs

Chris Green

Date: 9/24/2019 1:19:00 PM

Congratulations my friend. It is no surprise to me that this amazing piece of writing took the top spot in this contest. Your talent shines Sandy

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 1:21:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend. Your kind words always bring a smile my way :) hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/24/2019 12:03:00 PM

Oh wow. So much. And a fave. Congratulations on a smashing win! xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/24/2019 4:11:00 PM

My mother was a seamstress, especially appreciated ;)

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 12:10:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen for the honor of a fave and the wonderful comment :) hugs

John Hamilton

Date: 9/24/2019 11:40:00 AM

Wow Sandy, I think this is the best you've written, undoubtedly the best write in this contest! Just exactly what I was hoping for, congrats on a top win!!

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/24/2019 11:47:00 AM

Omg, Thank you John your comment and win made me smile, thanks for always hosting these wonderful contests, your contest brought this powerful piece out of me, happy you enjoyed it :) hugs

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/19/2019 1:56:00 PM

This sure does have a wow effect on the reader Sandy! Great entry for the contest! I'd wish you luck but girl you don't need it you got this one!;)

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/19/2019 6:28:00 PM

i need all the luck i can get...lots of good entries and it's a premium contest... thanks for your vote and stopping by today...:) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/19/2019 11:33:00 AM

- Amazing ... you starting a very special journey, Sandra - (a fave) - Best wishes in the contest ... I congratulate you in advance - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/19/2019 11:50:00 AM

Wow Thank you Anne-Lise...i am honored that you faved this poem and deem it worthy of a win...there are some great writes out there for this contest.... hugs :)

John Gondolf

Date: 9/19/2019 11:31:00 AM

Wow, Sandy, your writing blows me away. This piece is so wonderfully written, I'm in awe. Best of luck in the contest, this is a winner in my book. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/19/2019 11:49:00 AM

Thank you John for your vote of confidence and wonderful comment...i have seen some good writes for this contest.... :) hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/19/2019 9:27:00 AM

This is a cool take on the theme. All I can say is WOW! Hugs Rick.

Sandra Adams
Date: 9/19/2019 9:30:00 AM

Thank you Rick...just what popped into my head for this theme...i never know the journey my muse is headed on until i start penning it :) hugs