Joanna Daniel Poet Nonet

Numb With Grief

At night, I w e e p, unable to s l e e p 
(The day somehow passes in pain)
Alone with none to comfort
memories flood my mind
flowing out as dreams 
built of gravestones 
Sorrow chasm
numbs all
pain


27th April, 2017

(Note: 'gravestones' counted as 2 syllables, and not 3 syllables as wrongly mentioned in howmanysyllables.com)


For contest: Form N - Ninette or Nonet 
Sponsor: Broken Wings 

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Richard Lamoureux May 13, 2017 at 7:51 AM It seems I was right, you have a winner! Congrats once more.

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2017 at 4:20 PM Congrats. I remember this one and how well you did it, Jo.

Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM Grief can leave us emotionally numb, Jo, and your heartfelt poem expresses this so well. Congrats on placing first!! Regards // paul

Constance La France May 5, 2017 at 10:38 AM Jo CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet Joanna Daniel May 9, 2017 at 9:59 AM Thank you very much, Constance:) all glory be to God alone:)

Charlie Smith May 5, 2017 at 9:27 AM Congratulations Jo, well done.

Agnes Krampe May 5, 2017 at 8:29 AM Congrats on your win, Jo. Great description of grief.

Jan Allison May 4, 2017 at 6:30 PM Such a heartfelt poem Jo many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May May 4, 2017 at 4:48 PM Congrats on your win Jo

Alexis Y. May 4, 2017 at 3:09 PM Hi Jo, What a touching and poignant write. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Sara Chansarkar May 4, 2017 at 2:49 PM Poignant one Jo, Congrats!

Sandra Haight May 4, 2017 at 2:44 PM Sad but beautifully written, Jo. Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra

John Michaels May 4, 2017 at 1:48 PM Popping back to say congratulations on your First Place win! Well done! Regards, John.

Eileen Manassian May 1, 2017 at 11:15 PM I know this feeling, dear. This is a really moving piece. Thanks ever so much for your support during these past few days. Your comments on my blog and poem were a source of comfort. I'm grateful, Jo. Blessings

Eve Roper April 29, 2017 at 6:23 PM Beautiful, Jo, like always ~*

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2017 at 5:15 PM Wow, JO. you did an outstanding job here. Knowing Constance, I can say, she is really going to love this one (if not, I guess I do not know her as well as I thought)

Joseph May April 29, 2017 at 10:17 AM A heartfelt write Jo..Nicely penned..

John Michaels April 29, 2017 at 10:16 AM Such a sad piece, Jo... well-written, but sad! Hope you do well in the contest. Regards, John.

Richard Lamoureux April 29, 2017 at 10:13 AM I agree, two syllables. I think you have a winner with this sad Nonet.

Nette Onclaud April 28, 2017 at 5:00 PM ohh, so emotive and splendidly written, jo... huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen April 28, 2017 at 3:13 PM - So lonely and sad, Jo - Great written - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :9

Demetrios Trifiatis April 28, 2017 at 2:17 PM Deep sorrow expressed so vividly and so masterfully dear little sister, Jo! A 7! Good luck!

Chris Green April 28, 2017 at 10:12 AM Jo, this is so sad. I can feel the sorrow of your words as they rip at my heart. You sure have a way of expressing emotions so they completely engulf the reader. Wonderfully written, desperately sad. Best wishes in the contest.