Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'regardless - You Are Loved'

The music played so loud 
drowning her thoughts 
her tainted face the only 
testament of her battle 

grasping at straws 
just to have something to 
hold onto 
as the blissful feeling 
starts to disappear - 

I remember you used to smile
she thought, 
what happened to your happiness? 

Where did the echo of your laughter run to?

You never used to ponder, 
just enveloped every moment
What made you change? 


I never saw this coming 
that face, 
that look, 
so distraught 
would a hug do the trick? 

Or the simple message 
that no matter what, 
you are loved?

It may not be uttered every day 
but remember you are loved 
even with a tainted face -

Suddenly the music stopped 
and the refrain of 
I love you was heard... 

she turned around

and smiled 
realizing that through all her mistakes 
God still loved her…


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James Peranteau August 20, 2011 at 8:14 PM Touching dear poet ! In a parents eye of the older(much older) than Noah; this write touches the nerve of what most parents live through ! Now, that's if the write is about a child going through changes. When the assimilation is with a lover, or, let me think...well some others, ...dang poet, this write fits well with many portraits !Awesome write my friend ! Have a wonderful night ! Much love, james

Michael J. Falotico August 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM Well these amazing poets below have nailed it... Beautiful write with such amazing exressions.. always in aww to your work and you...love Michael

Jack Ross Jr. August 20, 2011 at 12:55 AM Wonderful write God loves us all and forgives....amazing grace....with love...old Jack

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM superb as I stated earlier in the week Nolene.. oh luv it..

Audrey Haick August 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM Amen to that! Through it all...the storms, the fires...God still loved her. Inspiring message, beautiful and straight forward, my friend. Love, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2011 at 10:24 PM what a sweet poem with a wonderful message to it. Great writing.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM intense and dramatic expressions Nolene .. an impressive read .. touching ..especially the ending lines luv..

Wole Francis August 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM i love this poem.

Carolyn Devonshire August 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM Although God places challenges before us to help us learn and grow, surely His love is unconditional, Nolene. He wants us to be happy and forgives our mistakes. At first I thought you were writing as a lover, but the last verse hit a home run for me. Beautifully written, dear. Love you, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM That last line definitely touches the heart and soul, Miss Nolene :D, a perfect way to end this poignant poem-- really loved how this is such a beautiful reminder of God's love for us, such a powerful message in those words...and thank you for your insights to my kite poem, umm maybe I was in a meanie mood?? lol...and for the whistle poem, thank you as well-- I am glad to have finally written it since the inspiration has always been there...mwahugs :D urrgh what am I doing here??? I ask you? >.o

Jack Horne August 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM Lovely piece, Wilma - or Nolene - a surefire winner lfde

Tony Lane August 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM Sometimes in a whisper. Tony