Home » Poems » Meghan Hutchings » Open the Floodgates

Open the Floodgates

Open the Floodgates Huddled together like one thousand tears Or a million moons in one sky Hundreds of vehicles, wreckage galore Too many sad scenes make one cry… Cancer cells, heartache, delusions, and pain Or a million bags in the sea Bundles of flowers knotted too tight Packed immigrants yearn to be free… Colors too bright, the sun too intense Or a million ants in one pile Too many drugs, too much weight to support Too much hurt to allow one to smile… Too many feelings of pain and despair Or a million unwanted hates Freedom, dear freedom, a billion tears When it’s time to open the floodgates… 2nd Place Submission for: Pick-A-Title, Vol.30 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh Date: 05-09-22

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Tom Woody

Date: 8/22/2023 11:53:00 AM

Hey you're good. I like this Meghan

Daniel Schack

Date: 6/7/2023 10:42:00 PM

Like your style.don't worry I have had tough life too.be strong,you're worth it.enjoy my Facebook verse too.be well.

Beata Agustin

Date: 2/4/2023 3:42:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this. It's my prayer that you're doing well by God's grace. God bless you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/30/2022 7:53:00 AM

"like one thousand tears" - My God! Beautiful! Congratulations!

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/30/2022 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj!! You just made my day!! God bless and much love...Meghan!!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/29/2022 4:50:00 PM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this exquisite poem, Meghan:-) So nice to finally discover you. You're slept on!

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/29/2022 5:09:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Edward!! Your kind comments and placement in your contest truly mean the world to me! I try to put myself out there and it touches my heart that you notice and appreciate my poetry. Thank you dearly!! God bless and much love...Meghan!

John Gondolf

Date: 5/19/2022 5:45:00 AM

Your wonderful imagery does bring out the depths of emotion in your writing, this one in particular. Good luck in the contest, Meghan. Hugs, John

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/24/2022 3:48:00 PM

Thank you, my friend John! I appreciate your kind compliment and personal remark. It definitely means a lot to me! Thank you, also, for your well wishes!! Much love...Meghan!!

John Watt

Date: 5/9/2022 5:25:00 PM

Meghan, your use of hyperbole as a poetic device is very powerful in depicting the kind of pain that can't be measured and feels so overwhelming. Really strong imagery throughout... I can just feel the tears waiting to have a chance to come pouring out. Such poignancy in "Too much hurt to allow one to smile…". As always, your poetry comes from the heart and touches deep emotions. Hugs and blessings ~ John

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/11/2022 10:14:00 AM

Thank you dearly, my wonderful friend John! Your beautiful description of my poem touches my heart, just as Sotto's description does. I tried to use imagery that would allow the reader to understand the depths of too much of anything needing to erupt & breathe, or, in my case, cry to release the burden of depression & oppressed feelings. Thank you for noticing that and commenting so sweetly, as always! Blessings...Meghan!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/9/2022 12:37:00 PM

Such a great poem, Meghan, is just sunning. Your metaphors and wonderful wording shed more enchantment on this writing. I'm sure Edward will appreciate this. Best for a win

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/11/2022 10:09:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sotto! Your kind words mean so much to me. It was rather easy to write this poem because I tend to bottle up my emotions on many occasions, as I've been admonished too many times for crying. I know it is natural and I allow myself to shed tears now and then. Thank you for your support and encouragement!! Blessings...Meghan!