Sandra Adams Poet Sedoka

Infinitude

as one tree naked
we stand silenced by the dawn
shivering, alone in fear
snapping like branches

our minds weighted down in thought
as lives, like leaves spiral down



april 11 2020

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#2 infinitude

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Edward Ibeh April 18, 2020 at 5:08 PM Congratulations on your win in my contest with this fabulous poem, Sandra:-) It's even better edited, but I loved the original also!

Jennifer Proxenos April 18, 2020 at 9:08 AM Congratulations my dear Sandy on your terrific win, - your two last lines are totally thought provoking. Terrific imagination. Blessings, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser April 17, 2020 at 3:26 PM There's a very strong visual produced by this piece; well done.

Freddie Robinson Jr. April 14, 2020 at 6:37 AM Very thought-provoking poem, Sandra! Love and more love always. Sandra Adams April 14, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you so much Freddie... hugs and blessings

Gordon Mcconnell April 13, 2020 at 2:48 PM Fine write Sandy, you've penned this so well. Hope you're ok and keeping well and safe,Blessings and hugs,Gordon Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM Thank you so much Gordon... hugs and blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2020 at 1:01 PM - Congratulations on a great winning poem in Edward Ibeh Sedoka contest, Sandra :) - // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise… hugs

Chris Green April 13, 2020 at 12:49 PM Now this was amazing and I don't know how I missed it but I found it now and a winner on top of that. My friend. your talent just grows and grows. Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM Thank you for such a kind comment Chris... hugs

Jenish Somadas April 13, 2020 at 12:29 AM Wow.. You created a magical Sedoka.. This one I liked the most..Great win Sandra.. Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:57 PM Thank you so very much Jenish… hugs

Gershon Wolf April 12, 2020 at 7:37 PM That last line goes right through me. Bone chilling shivers... Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:57 PM Thank you Gershon... hugs and blessings

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2020 at 5:27 PM Gorgeous one, Sandy!! and Congrats. Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much Andrea... hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2020 at 1:43 PM - Although it feels small and naked ... it has a power ... it will survive, Sandra - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise… hugs

Mark Koplin April 12, 2020 at 9:02 AM Even at there weakest moments trees are still strong. Great work! Wonderful poem Sandra Adams April 13, 2020 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much...I am blessed to have so many around to look at... great inspiration often... hugs

Silent One April 12, 2020 at 7:10 AM I wrote about a tree also... Your poem has a powerful metaphor . Sandra Adams April 12, 2020 at 7:32 AM Thank you so much my friend... trees often make good metaphors... Happy Easter... hugs

Mystic Rose Rose April 12, 2020 at 6:28 AM A prayer for a Happy Easter full of health and love is being sent your way dear poet friend. Thank you. Sandra Adams April 12, 2020 at 7:32 AM Thank you so much Pixie.... Happy Easter, prayers, hugs and blessings to you!

Demetrios Trifiatis April 12, 2020 at 2:54 AM Profound and beautiful poem dearest, Sandra! Certainly deserves recognition! Happy Easter. Hugs xxx Sandra Adams April 12, 2020 at 7:31 AM Thank you so much Demetrios... Happy Easter, hugs and blessings! XoXo

Krish Radhakrishna April 12, 2020 at 2:26 AM Congrats Sandra on your top win! Another beautiful poem from that captures the present! Sandra Adams April 12, 2020 at 7:30 AM Thank you so much Krish… the present times have been fueling most of my muses thoughts... Happy Easter! hugs

Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2020 at 9:49 PM Oh Sandra, I think Edward will love this entry. You did well! I am not good with this form. Have a very Happy Easter my friend! xxoo Sandra Adams April 11, 2020 at 9:52 PM Thank you Connie...I snuck it in as the last entry and it was my first attempt at this form, Edward must have liked it some, it was one of the first place winners... Happy Easter, hugs and blessings XoXo

Vijay Pandit April 11, 2020 at 5:02 PM Wonderful blend of imagery and emotion ..indeed lives are spiraling into darkness. Well done, as always, Sandy. All the best my friend. Be safe. Sandra Adams April 11, 2020 at 9:23 PM Thank you so much...my first time with this form and the last entry in the contest... hugs and blessings :)