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Choose a Line II  ~  Sponsored by Joseph May

July 22, 2023

I grieve for tarnished stars that dim within my sight and for the haloed moon that no longer glows at night. Since he's no longer with me, my heart has grown cold. I miss the tenderness of his touch, his hand to hold, and shadows have replaced the warmth of sunlight. Loneliness has become overwhelming and now I fear I will never cease crying and drying yet another tear. My heart is wounded. There's no denying or concealing the sorrow and agony that my eyes must be revealing. I wish I'd known his ardent words had not been sincere. Foreboding is the silence that screams. Life's gone awry. I shiver lying in bed while my heart keeps asking, "Why?" The only sound I hear is the rush of waves upon the sea, ebbing with my sighs, and flowing, they crash over me. My eyes "to weep the tears that never learn" not to cry. Life is spilling over with emptiness. It's barren and dark. The only voice I hear is the mournful trilling of a lark. In solitude, I watch rain fall from my window and weep when memories come unbidden to me, denying sleep. Forlorn, the longing within me is both desolate and stark. Theme #1

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Date: 8/13/2023 8:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write/ending. I enjoyed it. Have a great day.............
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/13/2023 10:23:00 AM
Thank you, Paula. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Date: 8/13/2023 7:19:00 AM
When love loses its glow so does the stars, Very nicely done Lin, Congrats on your win
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/13/2023 7:22:00 AM
Hi Joseph and thank you ever so much for including my poem on your winning list.
Date: 7/25/2023 2:11:00 AM
I can feel the pain and loneliness in this one, Lin... love does not come easy nor go away easily...
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/13/2023 7:21:00 AM
You're correct on both counts, Jo. Thank you.
Date: 7/23/2023 12:47:00 PM
Beautiful poem, Emotional and touching, BOL in contest,
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/24/2023 9:08:00 AM
Your thoughts and well wishes are always appreciated, Jay. Thanks.

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