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One Last Poem

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



October 4th 2020
Rithimus Divisa 8 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Gregory Barden
A verse from 'Mournfully, My Heart Bleeds' ~ 9/22/20

Copyright © Jenna Logan | Year Posted 2020

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John Watt Date: 10/8/2020 11:16:00 AM A heartrending poetic swan song, Jenna. Great writing, I'm happy to see this on the list of winners ~ John Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/13/2020 4:50:00 AM Thank you for the kindest of thoughts, John.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/8/2020 9:23:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A powerful and wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day................ Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/13/2020 4:49:00 AM Thank you, Paula.

John Hamilton Date: 10/8/2020 9:05:00 AM Congrats Jenna I knew this was a winner! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/12/2020 10:22:00 PM Thanks so much for your comments. Once again you had keen insight, John.

Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/8/2020 4:20:00 AM Congratulations, Jenna, on your great win for this immensely lyrical piece!! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/8/2020 6:54:00 AM Thank you very much for your kind remarks, Newton.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/8/2020 12:06:00 AM Oh, how often I have been in this shadowy realm, grasping at straws of salvation ... this is dark but so compelling, Jenna, and so well written - just love it! Congratulations, my friend! :o) <3 Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/8/2020 6:53:00 AM Thank you for the honor of consideration and a placement in your contest.

Jan Allison Date: 10/5/2020 2:22:00 PM I'm so glad its a fictional poem Jenna i would miss your poems so much! hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/5/2020 2:47:00 PM Oh that's such a kind and thought comment. Thank you for your encouragement, Jan.

Mark Koplin Date: 10/5/2020 4:24:00 AM A very powerful verse! Great choice for the contest. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/5/2020 2:47:00 PM Thanks a lot, Mark. I only have a few months worth from which to choose, but I'm building on it.

Poet Tacito Date: 10/4/2020 8:18:00 PM Hi Jenna. This is super powerful. An emotional breakdown in such an eloquent manner. This is my 1st time reading you. I'll be sure to return! Thanks so much for writing this! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/5/2020 2:46:00 PM Hello Tacito. Your remarks are very gracious. Thanks so much.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/4/2020 2:54:00 PM "Love spills its final drop..." - such creativity Jenna. A great entry that I think will do exceptionally well in the contest. GL! Linda Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/5/2020 2:45:00 PM Hi Linda, and thanks for your kind thoughts. We will have to wait and see about any contest placement.

Michael Tor Date: 10/4/2020 11:41:00 AM Jenna this piece seems so real you are very convincing. A wonderful entry for the contest. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/5/2020 2:44:00 PM That's a great compliment, Michael. Thanks so much.

John Hamilton Date: 10/4/2020 10:06:00 AM I was thinking I had read this before, ah now I see why a small excerpt from your other poem, just lovely Jenna although sadness permeates, I think Greg will love this. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/4/2020 11:36:00 AM Thank you, John. I didn't know you'd read the original form. There was no comment from you.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/4/2020 8:10:00 AM I thought something had happened when I saw the title, thankfully it was just that. A verse that can stand on its own Jenna. Hope your weekend going well. Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/4/2020 8:54:00 AM My weekend has been, and is ongoing with delightful weather. Thanks for asking, Tom, and hope yours is just as pleasant for you! Thanks for liking this excerpt. PS is moving in slow motion these days, so I thought the title might attract the curious. Not so it seems, for you are my only commenter. I know you are not one who looks only. Hugs for always leaving kind thoughts.