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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. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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!! Login to Reply

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!! Login to Reply

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... Login to Reply

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... Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 10/30/2017 4:58:00 PM Congratulations, Jo, for a great write ! Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/30/2017 3:07:00 PM - I knew this was a winning poem, Jo :) - Congratulations !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Janis Medders Tobechi 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. Login to Reply

Becca Teagan Date: 10/29/2017 9:18:00 PM war is awful :( Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/29/2017 3:44:00 PM - Heartbreaking, Jo - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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! : ) Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/27/2017 1:00:00 PM Sadness wrapped in poetic beauty dear little sister! Good luck! Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 10/26/2017 4:26:00 PM This is really sad with some sad lines.. A good choice for the contest.. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/25/2017 10:39:00 PM Love the final line! Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply