Jenna Logan Poet Quatrain

Mournfully, My Heart Bleeds

I've written of great longing while my teardrops flare
Rhyming lines of sorrow that were nested in my mind
Tomes of poetry that exposed the depth of my despair
Now, my heart lies withered; to its fate I am resigned.

My sonnets are all testaments to the love, now haunted,
decaying on yellowed pages, they make my heart bleed.
It languishes with pitiful sighs, ignored and unwanted
like my dust-laden poetry that I will never again read.

Verses were woven tapestries, a lovingly stitched story,
Remnants of us left threadbare, colors dull and faded.
Time cannot repair moldered love to it's former glory.
Ours lies buried in a grave; rotting because it's jaded.

Love spills its final drop as I gasp for another breath.
From this mortal wound, my afflicted soul is bereaving.
I've one last poem to pen, in refrain before my death 
about the broken part of me, still mournfully grieving.



       September 22, 2020
Quatrain Writing Challenge - Decay
Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Krish Radhakrishna October 17, 2020 at 1:24 AM I always learn when I read good poetry and your poem teaches me a lot! so well done!! beautiful! Jenna Logan December 9, 2020 at 6:57 PM That's a very nice compliment, Krish. Thank you so much.

JC Brul October 15, 2020 at 10:43 PM Captivating piece dear Jenna..I love the last two lines, ~~~ "I've one last poem to pen, in refrain before my death about the broken part of me, still mournfully grieving." Jenna Logan December 9, 2020 at 6:58 PM Thank you for the generous comment, JC. I'm glad you pointed out something you especially liked.

Linda Alice Fowler October 14, 2020 at 6:17 AM A haunting write Jenna. Nicely penned! Linda Jenna Logan October 15, 2020 at 4:03 AM Thanks so much, Linda.

John Hamilton October 12, 2020 at 12:08 PM So great to see this climbing to the top of best new poems Jenna, the accolades will keep coming for this beauty! Jenna Logan October 12, 2020 at 9:47 PM Oh, I always forget to look at that list so thanks, John. I'm glad you liked it. :)

Angela Crabtree October 9, 2020 at 9:57 AM A very heartfelt write, Jenna. The title of your poem brought me here. :) Jenna Logan October 12, 2020 at 9:44 PM I'm glad you read it, Angela...Thank you for commenting.

John Watt October 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM I guess I missed this jewel earlier this month, but was drawn to it by the powerful excerpt you entered in Greg's contest. Wow, this one has a double punch - the impact of reading a poet's final words, plus the sorrow of all the written pages of her life so lovingly crafted now languishing away, never to be read or cherished. I'm sure this is many writer's dread, that all their work was for naught. An excellent write and a fave for me, so glad I found this today ~ John Jenna Logan October 12, 2020 at 9:44 PM Thank you, John. Your comments are endearing and I am honored with your comments.

John Hamilton October 5, 2020 at 6:46 AM Well now. strange, I thought I left a comment on this one, congrats Jenna on a nice win! You know it's good when the contest sponsor faves it. Few write as you do, I'm faving this one too! Jenna Logan October 5, 2020 at 5:08 PM You may have, John. Weird glitches in the soup pot. Thanks for commenting and faving.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 30, 2020 at 5:47 AM - Congratulations on your win, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 5:07 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise.

Eve Roper September 29, 2020 at 9:21 PM Our poetry does tend to paint our life, great write, Jenna. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 3:56 AM Yes, Eve, it certainly does. Thank you.

Sigrid Ermine September 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM Jenna, you are the master of painting in vibrant pain. Beautiful, beautiful expression. Always readers sense your heart in everything you submit. A well acquired First Place Win is yours, my dear. Huge Congratulations..! Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 3:56 AM Your words are so encouraging, Sigrid. Thank you so much for you congratulations.

Constance La France September 29, 2020 at 1:45 PM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my Decay Writing Challenge with this excellent poem, a FAV for me _Constance Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 3:55 AM Thanks so much for honoring my write with a placement, Constance.

Paula Goldsmith September 29, 2020 at 11:26 AM Congratulations on your win. "Wonderful" I love your line, "Verses were woven tapestries, lovingly stitched in ink," So true. Enjoy your win.................. Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 3:54 AM I just love it when something specific is pointed out. Thank you, Paula!

Linda Alice Fowler September 29, 2020 at 9:54 AM Very nicely done with expressive wording. Congratulations on the win Jenna! Linda Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 3:53 AM Thanks for the many supportive comments you leave for me, Linda.

Vijay Pandit September 24, 2020 at 5:38 AM Beautifully sad verses of decay...emotions bleed aptly in grief...a talented write, as always, Jenna. Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 6:47 AM Your thoughts are so very kind. Thank you, Vijay.

John Gondolf September 24, 2020 at 2:50 AM Beautifully penned words of lost love, Jenna, deep with emotion. Your poetry is amazing my friend. Hugs, John Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:11 AM Good morning, John, and I thank you for your generous remarks. They're truly appreciated.

Joanna Daniel September 23, 2020 at 11:15 PM Sad and deep, Constance will love this:) Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:10 AM Thank you for reading and leaving your kind comments, Jo.

Susan Ashley September 23, 2020 at 8:34 PM Your gifted pen weeps such beautiful sadness upon the page, Jenna. Dramatic despair laid bare in the depth and breadth of exquisite poignant imagery. Gorgeous poetry! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:09 AM I am delighted by your awesome thoughts, Susan. Thank you so very sincerely.

Sam Kauffman September 23, 2020 at 12:09 PM You have seamlessly blended elements of poetry into your grieving, heartbreaking write, Jenna. Really nicely done. Best wishes for the contest. Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:09 AM Thanks so much for such wonderful comments, Sam.

Jan Allison September 23, 2020 at 10:55 AM I like your take on the contest Jenna,your love lies buried in a grave very apt for when a relationship is dead:-( hugs jan xx Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thanks very much, Jan. Only memories dig itup.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 23, 2020 at 10:15 AM - A heartbreaking poem, Jenna - Still with beautiful lines ... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thank you so very much, Anne-Lise.

Tom Cunningham September 23, 2020 at 7:18 AM A verse full of sadness Jenna, of a love that was and is no more, great take on the contest theme and good luck in the contest. Tom Jenna Logan September 24, 2020 at 5:07 AM I think I missed a day somewhere between here and there, but thanks for leaving your usual fine comments, Tom.