Pailey Gordon Poet Free verse

Non-Existent

your love is like a                 
f
  l
    o
       a
           t
              i 
                n
                   g 
                        lantern

one moment it burns so bright,
it's so warm..
so warm that people step right in

then...

once they loosen their grip
it grows cold,
               small,
               distant....
               almost non-existent 

~3/18/18~

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Mbongeni Khoza April 16, 2018 at 4:48 AM wow!

Kai Michael Neumann April 15, 2018 at 3:54 AM Thought provoking. Well written. How does one get a grip on love? Who knows, maybe it needs to be a loose touch?Many wishes, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2018 at 2:04 PM It is inspiring to see someone at your young age pursue the the great art of poetry. We need more talent like you! Congratulations on your achievements of a top win and reaching the top of the best new poems list. A brilliant endeavour! Aloha, Connie ; ) Pailey Gordon April 11, 2018 at 2:33 PM Thank you Connie for your very sweet comment, I started back in only September and I have gotten so much support from this community :) I'm glad you're very supportive of my work ~Hugs~

Akkina Downing April 8, 2018 at 7:15 PM WOW!! Stunningly beautiful poetry, Pailey! Congrats on first place... Hugs :) Pailey Gordon April 11, 2018 at 2:30 PM Thank you Akkina for your kind comment!

CayCay Godwin April 8, 2018 at 11:32 AM Well done! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Pailey Gordon April 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you Cay!

Kyle Kriticos April 2, 2018 at 5:03 PM Pailey, wow this poem was intense I can see how it got first, the creativity here is out of this world...I look forward to reading more of your work! Pailey Gordon April 3, 2018 at 10:27 AM Thank you Kyle!!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 29, 2018 at 1:36 PM - Congratulations on your 1st place on the "Best New Poems" list, Pailey :) - Enjoy Easter :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 27, 2018 at 10:00 PM This is so good Pailey! Congratulations well deserved :) xomo! Pailey Gordon April 8, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you for your kind words Maureen!

Keith O.J. Hunt March 27, 2018 at 4:55 PM Brilliant, I love original poetry, a big fave Pailey;-) Pailey Gordon March 27, 2018 at 7:13 PM Thank you so much Keith!

John Hamilton March 27, 2018 at 3:28 PM Nice poem Pailey, double congrats are in order I see. You're in 9th grade? This is pretty good for someone so young! Pailey Gordon March 27, 2018 at 7:14 PM Thank you John! Yes, I am in 9th grade and started writing back in September :)

Susan Ashley March 27, 2018 at 7:53 AM Congratulations Pailey! You're #1 on the Best New Poems list! It's no wonder since your poem is so beautiful, enchanting and expressive.. warmest wishes. ~Susan Pailey Gordon March 27, 2018 at 7:15 PM Thank you once again for such a nice comment Susan!!

Gregory Richard Barden March 23, 2018 at 7:50 PM Congratulations on your win, Pailey - keep up the great work! :-) <3 Pailey Gordon March 27, 2018 at 7:12 PM Thank you Gregory!!

Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 7:22 PM Wow! Pailey, I love you poem. Its so tender and poignant. Your emotional expression is delicate yet definite and certainly elegant. Loved it and a fav! Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Susan Ashley March 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM Yes Pailey, always believe in your writing - it's beautiful!! Pailey Gordon March 23, 2018 at 12:04 PM Awh! Thank you Susan! This made my day and helps me believe in my writing! -hugs-!

Roy Pett March 22, 2018 at 12:32 PM Hi Pailey, congratulations on your well deserved win, well written. :))

Laura Leiser March 22, 2018 at 11:36 AM Your well chosen words and creativity shows so well in your poem, Palley. Congrats on your win :) Pailey Gordon March 23, 2018 at 12:03 PM Thank you Laura!

Beautiful Scars March 22, 2018 at 6:08 AM oh so much aid in such few words Pailey :) great poem! thank you and congratulations! :)-luloo Pailey Gordon March 22, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you for doing your contest for all of us! I love your poetry, you do an amazing job!

Kim Rodrigues March 19, 2018 at 9:17 PM This one is great, Pailey! Congrats! Pailey Gordon March 20, 2018 at 9:43 AM Thank you!

Gary Smith March 19, 2018 at 11:12 AM Congrats Pailey :)

Line Gauthier March 19, 2018 at 10:18 AM Congrats on your top win, Pailey. Pailey Gordon March 19, 2018 at 1:24 PM Thanks!

Janice Canerdy March 19, 2018 at 8:51 AM Very creative WINNING poem, Pailey! Janice Pailey Gordon March 19, 2018 at 1:24 PM Thank you!!