Debra Squyres Poet Free verse

I'Ve Never Been

I’ve Never Been

I’ve never been where they’ve been
Amid the rubble and splintered wood
Dripping tears on rain sodden clothes
Staring at destruction where home once stood

I’ve never been where they’ve been
Shivering with fear as rockets explode
Streaming tears from shock filled eyes
As yesterday’s peacefulness so loudly erodes

I’ve never been where they’ve been
Watching water rising from the attic door
Fearful tears heard only in the heavens
Faith drifting on hope as the soul implores 

I’ve never been where many have been
Though empathy stretches heart’s seams
Tears, the silent spinning of a mournful tale
My prayers rise, with others, on heartfelt wings 

© Debra Squyres 0/27/19

For Poetry Contest: Pick a Line any line

I’ve chosen:
“I’ve never been where they’ve been” 
From Richard Lamoureux poem “Broken People”

And a line from a favorite of mine:

“the silent spinning of a mournful tale”
From my poem “Caged Silence" written in 2012

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Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2019 at 9:07 AM Impressive, congrats and thanks for entering my contest.

John Hamilton October 9, 2019 at 10:07 AM A true example of empathetic writing exemplified by Ricks poem, and now multiplied twofold with this excellent write! congrats Debra on a top win!

Lonna Blodgett October 8, 2019 at 11:10 AM Heartfelt indeed! Lovingly put together. Lonna

Robert Johnson October 7, 2019 at 9:15 PM Hi Debra, :) This is such a moving poem. So nice to read you again. <3

John Hamilton September 28, 2019 at 12:52 PM This one shines Debra I'm sure Rick will love this one!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 28, 2019 at 12:38 PM - A wonderful poem, Debra ... best wishes in the contest :) - So good to see you back :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams September 27, 2019 at 6:43 PM wow...i can't believe no one commented on this one... this is good, this is deep, this is powerful and an excellently penned poem...i could see this one in the winner's circle for sure...great write! :) hugs Debra Squyres September 27, 2019 at 7:32 PM Thank you !! hugsss !!