It's Been a While

There is no real redemption
unless it’s given
without a drop 
of deserving.

You came to me
with the same face as before,
but your hair had turned white.
What were you asking me for?
My being, dust and shell,
you still strong and vibrant;
what could I possibly give you?
You wanted to know the truth
about life’s path and 
loss along the way.
What could I tell you 
except what had happened,
and that now I was nothing
in front of your beautiful face
that still saw something in me?

February 4, 2019
Premiere III - Open Poetry Contest
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Watson Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 12:59 AM
I wish I could write free verse so well,Rita. I'm pretty lost without rhythm and rhyme but this was so well expressed. Congratulations for your success in Rob's contest.
Simmonds Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Wendy!
Carmack Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 12:07 AM
Glad to see you return to my contests. Congrats and thanks.
Simmonds Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Rob! It's good to be back!
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