Judith S Poet Sonnet

Lost

It slides along like snails without a sound
Their footprint smears like sludge upon the ground
It takes no form but seeps into my heart
Where chambers clenched in chaos can’t impart

The darkness dampens thoughts with dreaded depth
Removing reason renders me inept
I feel the fearful fingers of despair
The blackness always brings too much to bare

I blindly flail at torn and dangling threads
Whatever frees me from thoughts in my head
Thin webs of spider spun silk so they seem
A frantic fall but with a muted scream

Now lost in languid waves of numbing fear
My heart hopes SUNSHINE finally appears.

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March 19, 2018

Sunshine English Sonnet Contest
Sponsor:  John Hamilton

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Al Juman July 4, 2018 at 12:17 PM Excellently composed my friend

Elaine George April 12, 2018 at 11:50 PM I AGREE WITH SUSAN. This is a wonderful sonnet, Judith

Susan Ashley April 10, 2018 at 5:07 PM Hope lives in the light of the heart even in the darkest moments... a deep and emotional sonnet Judy with expressive lines of dark poetic feelings and awesome imagery; 'I blindly flail at torn and dangling threads / Whatever frees me from thoughts in my head' - enthralling! Belated congrats on a well deserved win my lovely NE friend. It is Spring in New England, isn't it..? Judith S April 11, 2018 at 1:50 PM THANK you so much sweet lady! YES ... I think Spring is coming tomorrow !!! ;) I will be out in your neck of the woods to get away from the impending rain in mine! Thank you for your kind visits!! ~Judy

Andrea Dietrich March 27, 2018 at 8:37 PM I love the sunshine ending!! Your imagery is great in this sonnet, Judith. So glad you liked my poem today. Judith S March 28, 2018 at 9:03 AM My dear friend Andrea ... thank you for your comments. I do apologize I've been absent of late. Hopefully back on task now :) Although the weather IS starting to finally get nicer ! ~Judy

Yazmin Malik March 27, 2018 at 1:41 PM Sunshine on its way :). Smile :) Judith S March 28, 2018 at 9:02 AM Thank you Yazmin for your kind visit :) ~Judy

Line Gauthier March 26, 2018 at 10:11 PM Awesome sonnet, Judith. Superbly written. Congrats on a most deserving win. Judith S March 28, 2018 at 9:01 AM Thank you so much Line!! Best, Judy

Richard Evans March 23, 2018 at 11:18 PM Form and topic mesh nicely here. Such a well crafted poem. Thanks for sharing.................peace! Judith S March 28, 2018 at 9:01 AM Thank you for your visit Richard! Appreciate your encouraging comments :) ~Judy

John Hamilton March 21, 2018 at 11:06 AM I was happy to see sunshine appear in the last line, I was tempted to not place this one as it was contrary to what I was looking for...but...my my... what an awesomely dark sonnet, I could not ignore the excellence of this piece, congrats Judith. Judith S March 21, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thank you so much John Hamilton for leaving me in!! I wasn't feeling sunshine ... and there was only one spot left in your contest!! And I L O V E writing sonnets :) Best, Judy

Mike Gentile March 20, 2018 at 7:43 AM I can really feel the deep emotion in your poem, Judy! many of us get lost in fear, Well done xxoo Judith S March 21, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thank you Mike! The best compliment ever is that you feel an emotion that I write :) (Nice new pic by the way!) Best, Judy

Lewis Raynes March 19, 2018 at 6:30 PM wow, this took me on a deep and dark ride, with a glimmer of hope, i can relate to this so much Judy, great writing :) Judith S March 21, 2018 at 3:46 PM Thank you so much Lewis! Exactly how I meant it to read. Many times we ride the same wave my Aussie mate ;)

Jack Ellison March 19, 2018 at 3:11 PM Judith my love, this was so moving! Not familiar with this poetic diversion, but enjoyed it as S1 did! Love, Happy Jack XOX Jack Ellison March 19, 2018 at 6:32 PM Nope... toddled over, all by myself!!! My mommy actually still lets me out by myself if I'm a good fellow and promise not to molest the young ladies!!!!!! XOXOX Judith S March 19, 2018 at 5:47 PM Ahhhh my dear Canadian friend!!! I MISS you!!! I must go visit! I've been so absent lately. You always give my spirits a lift. Thank you my dear Jack for your visit today!!! (hmmm ... did our British friend send you my way???) XO ~Judy

Silent One March 19, 2018 at 1:51 PM English sonnet is the best in my opinion...You write angst so well... this is a cry for help expressed so deeply through your words...I think John will love it.. Judith S March 19, 2018 at 2:25 PM Thank you Silent One!!

Vijay Pandit March 19, 2018 at 1:09 PM A beautiful sonnet..expressive and full of feelings..you captured the emotions splendidly, Judy! Best for a win. Judith S March 19, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you Vijay !!! :)