Lift Me

I enjoyed this once more. The title is so spiritual, it attracts those in need. Shalom shalom my dear, dear sister

Congrats in first place, Michelle ( I love your poetry brain, human heart) shalom shalom

Beautiful, even though I can feel the weight of a sad situation, I find it uplifting. The reader feels and wants to reach out with words of reassurance. ~ Regards // paul

Dear Michelle, my best wishes to your sister for the soul darkness she is having to endure. Sometimes poets are called upon to ascribe words to the undefinable aspects of life, and you have done so tenderly and beautifully here. Congrats for your top placement and heartfelt thanks for gracing us with your excellent poetry.

This beauty spoke to my grieving heart Michelle. I am Faving it. Congratulations on your first place honors. Blessings xxoo

Beautiful. And uplifting.

Congratulations! Beautiful poem! I love how it came full circle! God bless...Meghan

Congratulations on your win in the contest. As I said before~very profound! :)Paulette

A piercing, soulful entreaty to the universe, so eloquently penned, ci grants on your win, Michelle!

Michelle, Congratulations on your contest top win. You largely deserve it with this heartfelt Rictameter. My kindest regards dear friend.

What a heartfelt prayer ! I am greatly touched by the powerful sentiments of sorrow expressed here Michelle ! Win big !

On eagles wings you shall soar until grief is no more than a distant memory, dear Michelle. I lift you into the light by the power of my prayers and thoughts. Energetically sending you friendship and support :)

Well done! Experienced grief and so your description is apt. And it is not necessarily others who lift us but God himself.

These muted tones you paint so well, Michelle. I detected a thread of parallel settings between this one and your poem Emptiness. "The insensate pain of intangible touch" connects with the loss of color and light described here. I am reminded of the poem within the song Nights in White Satin - "cold-hearted orb that rules the night / removes the colors from our sight / red is gray, and yellow, white..." I love the rhymes you have chosen and the somber vibe, also the hope of one to "lift me".

Just beautiful Michelle … poignant and emotional. I like when colors lie in fractured rays . So descriptive. Blessings to you , Susan :)

A very deep meaningful write - grief has a grey shadow which can be all encompassing, blinding us to anyone or anything else in our lives at that particular time or moment. We need a helping hand. An excellent entry for the contest, good luck my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Michelle, The depth of your poem is so profound...."When colors lie in fractured rays" stunning! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette

Wonderful Rictameter, dear Michelle, I liked the upbeat theme and the incredible wording. Great entry, best wishes for a win.

Enjoyed all but "Lift me". Your writing is excellent, but I much prefer an "up I go" philosophy to one of "lift me!" Aloha!

Love this, Michelle, have trouble myself with eyes, and its blues and reds.

You have got the touch, Michelle: 'Fractured rays and splintered grays' go together like a horseless carriage. Pure poesy! Huzzah! ~ Gershon

Beautiful Rictameter, Dear Michelle. enjoyed the uplifting theme. BW ~ Mala