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Leave Me Alone

Please leave me alone in my desolation Finding myself in the darkest days of life; Here I am still wallowing without hesitation, Please leave me alone in my desolation That I may find my way without consolation, Facing these bitter, lonely days of strife. Please leave me alone in my desolation, Finding myself in the darkest days of life. written November 12, 2021 for "Leave Me Alone" Poetry Contest sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/14/2021 7:12:00 AM

touching & sad write here, my friend - fiction, I hope

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/14/2021 8:40:00 AM

It is, Jack. Definitely. If I were in that condition, I'm not really sure what I would do with myself! LOL

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/14/2021 2:59:00 AM

Nicely navigated around the contest. You rose to the challenge Milt, well done...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/14/2021 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Delice.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 11/13/2021 10:35:00 AM

Words often lose their healing power at those times when the human condition is better left to itself. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 10:37:00 AM

I think there is great truth in your comment, Maurice.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2021 10:12:00 AM

A dark triolet, but I really like DARK. WEll done, Milt!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 10:37:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Sometimes my poems don't really reflect what's in my head...sometimes they do. Take your pick.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/13/2021 9:37:00 AM

Hi Milton, Your Triolet's message conveys a deep dark sadness~a poignant write! Good Luck in the contest! Blessings, Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 10:02:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paulette.

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/13/2021 7:20:00 AM

I agree Milton, yours is a great entry for the contest! I truly feel the depth of sadness in your piece. You crafted it very well!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 9:02:00 AM

Thanks, Mike. It just came into my head, so I thought it would be appropriate for the contest. So glad I don't really feel like that, but I'm sure some people do.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/13/2021 1:25:00 AM

Sometimes we just need to be alone with our thoughts, often people mean well when they invade your space offering unwanted advice. Enjoy your weekend Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 9:03:00 AM

You have a great weekend, too, Tom. I'm not feeling that way, but it seemed like a good write for the contest.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/12/2021 10:38:00 PM

Oh, yes, "Here I am still wallowing without hesitation, Please leave me alone in my desolation" This is where some of us go sometimes. Nicely done.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 9:04:00 AM

That is true, Caren. So happy that I am up most of the time! I'm fortunate, I reckon.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/12/2021 8:39:00 PM

Dwelling in dark dungeons of despair ~ oh hermit, with nary a care, choose with love to pair! ~ Sorry, Milt! Couldn’t resist! Great entry for the contest, best of luck!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 9:04:00 AM

Thank you so much. (chuckling) Enjoyed your quote!