One Man

I retrace my steps. Yet for sure, I know I've lost the path. Alone I stumble in the dark. I awake lonely, with no you to hold me. My body, drenched with desire. My commonsense, calling my heart a liar. This flood destroying the woman I am. All for the love of one man.

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Ehlana Lingerfelt

Date: 10/28/2011 10:51:00 AM

Thank yoou for writing this poem it is strong! - Ehlana K. Lingerfelt

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/28/2011 6:37:00 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your poetry with us Shantal. I hope that you find continued inspiration that you may write and share your poetry for many years to come. Wishing you an amazing weekend. Love, Carol

Shantal V.D Westhuizen
Date: 10/28/2011 6:43:00 AM

Many thanks Carol. Have a great weekend.