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Melody of Sadness

A saddening song swishes subtly in the bitter breeze, Mad mournful music meets me everywhere I move, Like a dolorous dirge drumming through the dark; Wistful winds wearily bring to mind stinging salt drops, All energy expended in trying to make sense of this forlorn fusion As a painfully pensive psalm is penned down in the ragged remnants of war... 10/25/17

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/19/2017 11:56:00 PM

Back to say congratulations on a very well deserved win.

James Inman

Date: 11/15/2017 5:02:00 AM

Jo, you have written a sad but poignant piece, a beautiful depiction of the theme of contest.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 11/6/2017 6:50:00 AM

One of the best I have read, entered for this contest. Congrats on your win!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2017 7:53:00 PM

another outstanding poem from you. You are on a roll with these last two I have seen!!

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/2/2017 9:43:00 AM

Exceptional verses by a kind and very talented poetess. You always deliver my friend. Truly admire your depths of your talent and your admirable character! A fav...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/31/2017 3:42:00 PM

such a compelling write i can truly relate , jo... this is a winner and i must congratulate and thank you for penning this for the contest...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/31/2017 1:53:00 PM

Sad that there are wars but some good songs have come out of such tragic events in our world..Someday there will be no more war..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Eve Roper

Date: 10/30/2017 4:58:00 PM

Congratulations, Jo, for a great write ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/30/2017 4:46:00 PM

A very powerful poem, Jo. I so much agree with Janis' comment below. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/30/2017 3:07:00 PM

- I knew this was a winning poem, Jo :) - Congratulations !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janis Thompson

Date: 10/30/2017 2:07:00 PM

This can happen in some countries and it may not even be in a war. Innocent people are just slaughtered today for all kinds of insane reasons. Your poem has metaphoric magic and is well written. Congratulations on your win.

Becca Teagan

Date: 10/29/2017 9:18:00 PM

war is awful :(

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/29/2017 3:44:00 PM

- Heartbreaking, Jo - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/28/2017 1:40:00 PM

Great beauty in the saddness. It is because of the words you have chosen with which you told this tale.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/27/2017 4:10:00 PM

Jo your use of alliteration is superb in this moving poem that grips the heart. Brought tears to my eyes. I hope it takes top honors! A Fave for me! : )

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/27/2017 1:00:00 PM

Sadness wrapped in poetic beauty dear little sister! Good luck!

Silent One

Date: 10/26/2017 4:26:00 PM

This is really sad with some sad lines.. A good choice for the contest..

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/26/2017 7:11:00 AM

I love your use of alliteration, Jo. It is impossible to make sense of war. Great sad poem, good luck in the contest.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/25/2017 10:39:00 PM

Love the final line!

Lin Lane

Date: 10/25/2017 1:35:00 PM

Usually I'm distracted by a plethora of alliteration in a poem, but not the case in yours, Jo. Each adjective you've chosen only highlights the messages you so skillfully send. Well done with this piece, Jo!