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Living Darkness

I did not realize how black darkness could go until life cast me beyond my own known know. Vague gauze events fraction-frayed my home stage with props and prompt marks I simply could not gauge. I did not recognize the cast of actors or feel assured my voiced lines were a factor. Neither wispy or bright lights, as is my norm, assist me in naming either shapes or forms. It is no wonder I stumbled and flat-fell or that the episode’s plot drowned out my yell. All actors left me for sing-song and cognac while I lay prostrate, aching and holding black. I yearn for all my familiar to return or a bright new sunrise to dawn with discern. I prefer no more tear grown dark filled sorrow - thus, steadfast my prayers lean towards tomorrow. October 18, 2018

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/20/2018 11:38:00 AM

Ooh, I used to watch that one, too. A thoroughly enjoyable piece of poetry with great flow and imagery. I especially liked: "All actors left me for sing-song and cognac while I lay prostrate, aching and holding black."

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/20/2018 10:12:00 AM

I'm sure this is just a fictional entry, at least I hope so, best wishes in the contest...

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/19/2018 5:45:00 PM

Very well expressed CayCay :)

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/20/2018 8:02:00 AM

Good to see you, Heidi. Thank you so much for the comment. All the best, all the days ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2018 6:31:00 PM

I sense much of your heart is in this one. You did very well with that theme you chose. i wish the judge had given One Life to Live instead of Love of Life. Was there a Love of life soap?? I have the perfect poem for One life to Live!! by the way , check out Carol C's shape poem. i am jealous I did not think to do one like that.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/18/2018 5:47:00 PM

It sounds like you were able to stand, after the fall. :) Which is a good thing. Because, even in the darkness, those moments of distress, light lingers- simply leading the way. It always will. As long as you allow it. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/19/2018 2:25:00 PM

Oh, honey - yes, I have fallen and stood up my share of human times. And, I could not agree with you more, God shines His light back to joy - just not always by Thursday as we pray for. Thing is, I'm not going thru any ''dark" currently and haven't for awhile; I simply pulled it out from my heart's memory to write for the contest. I regret that I seemed to have caused concern for some readers when my only cause was just the poem. No worries, k? Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Paul Callus

Date: 10/18/2018 4:02:00 PM

Notwithstanding how much we stumble, fall, hurt and ache...there is always a new tomorrow and the chance of starting afresh, CayCay! Wipe away the tears...smile:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/18/2018 4:29:00 PM

I assure you, I am golden, just know the feeling well enough from the past to write for contest. No worries about me. Thank you for the visit. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/18/2018 1:55:00 PM

- That's when the bad feeling will not let go of the body - when the blood leech has sucked stuck, then we begin to long for tomorrow and the sunrise - A deep and beautiful poem, CayCay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/18/2018 3:27:00 PM

Exactly!, it's when we need our 'Sunshine Smile.' Always good to see you, thank you for the comments. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Chris Green

Date: 10/18/2018 11:04:00 AM

This was fantastic my friend. I could feel the longing and the need for tomorrow. I can see the clouds dissipating and the sun finally deciding to shine again. This was really nice.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/18/2018 11:18:00 AM

Thank you ever so much. I'm still 'cloudy' from the Cinderella thing and, of all things, I'm not feeling 'wordy'. What a world, what a world. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/18/2018 10:05:00 AM

Well written verse CayCay. Good luck Tom

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/18/2018 10:32:00 AM

You are the best show-er-upper on Soup, your presence a light for all and I sure do appreciate your comments. Thank you, Tom. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 10/18/2018 9:48:00 AM

A profound work of introspection, great wordplay, excellent poem !

Caycay Jennings
Date: 10/18/2018 10:31:00 AM

Thank you, I value your comments and their encouragement factor! Poetry hugs ... CayCay