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Melancholy

Melancholy, melancholy why are you so sad? The world is not so grim and life isn't so bad. Shroud of doubt, shroud of doubt don't be so grim. Gloomy feelings, gloomy feelings don't win. Wistful soul, wistful soul what do you desire? You can't get out of depression without a strong fire. Inhale exhale, beathe long and breathe slow Inhale exhale, breathing is more healing than you know. Melancholy, melancholy don't let withdrawn be your game You want to cheer up you want to be in the happy lane. Spin around spin around pick up the bat and swing Turn around, turn around lift up your voice and sing. Melancholy, melancholy there is so much more There is much in this life to be thankful for. Eight Word Challenge Sponsored by: Emile Pinet wistful... withdrawn... grim... melancholy... shroud... depression... gloomy...feelings 5-29-2023

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2023 9:22:00 PM

I really like this and how you would repeat key phrases. Very effective, Miranda

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/17/2023 10:37:00 AM

Love the positive twist on Edwards' words' Miranda. There's so much doom and gloom to avoid - yikes! GL in the contest! :)

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/17/2023 1:56:00 PM

I am learning more and more that we are products of our environment, and when we avoid the doom and gloom there is so much less of an option to have it. When we put the positive in our mind that is what comes out. So thank you.

Bill Baker

Date: 6/13/2023 4:49:00 PM

Great effort and use of your creativity, Miranda. Thanks for sharing such insightful advice with each word required in the contest. Excellent entry my friend. Good luck! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/10/2023 5:06:00 PM

The reading of this exquisite poem, Miranda, was quite enjoyable. The use of recurrence helps to emphasize the point. Good luck with the contest.

John Read

Date: 6/7/2023 1:31:00 AM

Enjoyed the read Miranda that's a winner in my book.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/30/2023 2:14:00 AM

Lovely poem. The repetition gives great emphasis.

Miranda Hawley
Date: 5/30/2023 3:51:00 AM

This poem was taken 2 or 3 and several drafts worth of effort. That is the fun though, the process. Glad you found this lovely.