Melancholy

As gray clouds envelop the azure sky Leaving no trail of any single ray of sunlight Leaves remain static hushing the wind To stop caressing my lonely face and skin. While silence engulfs me in my dark room I hug my pillow as I curled up in gloom Unintentional fasting, no appetite or taste I succumb to the pit of my melancholic state. My body seems paralyzed in the stillness As my thoughts and soul sadly meander Wondering where you are my darling, my lover Are you coming home to me or to another? As I slowly rise to look through the window No vision of hope but thick clouds of deep sorrow Raindrops’ songs start to play to cheer me up I sigh to loosen my chest, eject thorns...but I cannot. May 11, 2023 9. 51 pm

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Valsa George

Date: 5/12/2023 2:09:00 AM

When the longing for the presence of the loved one is not materialized, mind sinks into the deep pits of melancholy. The inner landscape and the outer landscape match perfectly well. Beautifully composed, dear Len. All the Best in the contest.

Len Gasun
Date: 5/12/2023 5:29:00 AM

I strongly agree my dear poet friend Valsa. Thank you so much for reading my poem, your uplifting comments and best wishes. All the best in all the contests you've joined in too. You're an amazing poet and one of my favorites. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/11/2023 11:30:00 PM

A great portrait of a melancholic state. Well done.

Len Gasun
Date: 5/12/2023 1:51:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading my poem and your very encouraging words my dear poet friend Victor. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker

Date: 5/11/2023 5:19:00 PM

The unfulfilled desire and take us to a place of melancholy, Len. You described the process and the feeling well in your Poem. Good luck in the contest! Hugs, Bill

Len Gasun
Date: 5/12/2023 1:50:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading my poem, your encouraging comments and your loving good luck/ wishes my dear poet friend Bill. I appreciate it so much. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2023 8:32:00 AM

Nicely penned, Len. I don't mind the occasional visit from melancholy as long as it leaves pretty quickly. I enjoyed reading your thoughts today. Happy Mother's Day!

Len Gasun
Date: 5/11/2023 3:16:00 PM

You're right my dear poet friend Daniel. Likewise. Thank you so much for reading my poem, your uplifting comments and the warm Mother's Day greetings. Happy Mother's Day as well to your mom or wife. I came to edit the last line. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs