Afzal Nusker Poet Elegy

Laments of a Widow

I looked in the mirror and all I could see was the pain of loss,
draped in jet-black dress with a veil of gloom on my face.
I tried to smile hard but all I could see was a forced on gloss
dabbed on my lips to hide the bitter truth of grief's trace.

I endured the sufferings of life but this was a misery of death
digging the grave of my love imprisoned in a wooden case.
I tried to joke it off but my laughter was soaked in tear's depth
drowning my joyous memories of him in whirlpool of distress.

I believed the idea to live happily ever after with him on my side
dolloped with love but losing him broke my faith in shards.
I tried to flee from feel of a widow but my mourning couldn't hide;
drab heart of mine is like his cenotaph desolated and marred.


Date: 01/20/2017

Note: For the contest (Form E) by Broken Wings. 
          *Placed Third*
The poem is true to elegy form but also a personification cause it personifies the character of a widow.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. January 25, 2017 at 11:13 AM Such a stunning poem, Afzal. Such depth of emotional thought, w/simplicity of expression. Your words sunk deep into my heart, it made me think of my father, and his pain after losing my mother, his wife. A great, truly great poetic offering. Love and more love to you always. Afzal Nusker January 25, 2017 at 6:36 PM I'm glad you liked it Freddie. Love & peace to you as well.

Janice Canerdy January 24, 2017 at 11:10 PM A 7 for this emotional, WINNING poem, Afzal! Janice Afzal Nusker January 24, 2017 at 11:12 PM Thank you, Janice.

Alexis Y. January 24, 2017 at 5:53 PM Hi Afzal, What a heartfelt and poignant write. I could sense a deep sadness within this piece. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Afzal Nusker January 24, 2017 at 9:58 PM Thank you, Alexis.

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2017 at 3:57 PM Very nice, Afzal. We are getting some great representations of E form poetry from this contest! Afzal Nusker January 24, 2017 at 12:04 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Joanna Daniel January 22, 2017 at 7:32 AM A well expressed elegy, Afzal:) always enjoy your writes:) Afzal Nusker January 22, 2017 at 10:10 AM Thank you very much, Jo.

Daniel Turner January 21, 2017 at 8:24 AM I hope this is fiction, Afzal. Never easy to bury a mate. Very moving write! Afzal Nusker January 21, 2017 at 12:44 PM Oh, that is totally fine. Daniel Turner January 21, 2017 at 9:47 AM Excuse my ignorance, please. Afzal Nusker January 21, 2017 at 8:59 AM It's totally fiction, Daniel. This poem speaks of a mourning widow, whereas I'm a man. Thank you for the compliment.