Regrets

Perhaps regrets sadly
Burn holes where pain forms
Even loving madly
Won’t stop these dark storms

Flaming comets burning
Souls joined two as one
Wanting, lusting, yearning
Fire that lit the sun

Dreamers, lovers thwarted
You were my soul’s light
Argued, angry, parted
Guilt paints that black night

Praying angels’ embrace
Wrap their wings ‘round you
Lonely silence replace
The love, once, we knew.

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March 8, 2018

Written for 88 Syllable Contest
Sponser:  Joseph May

(a/c =3 words/2 syllables    b/c = 5 words/1 syllable  rhyme:abab)
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Date: 4/9/2018 7:26:00 PM
Well done, Judy. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/5/2018 9:10:00 AM
Wow Judy this is really well done, enjoyed the read!
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Date: 4/7/2018 6:57:00 PM
Thank you so much John Hamilton for your visit and inspiration!!! Best, Judy
Date: 3/18/2018 1:50:00 PM
An absolutely poignant beauty, Judy. A superb write of deeply felt regrets. Every poetic line expresses mournful emotion for lost love. Belated congratulations for your win with your pensive poem. Warmest wishes my NE friend! ~Susan
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Date: 4/7/2018 6:56:00 PM
Dear Susan ... thank you so much for your contrats and wonderful words! I'm very, very behind in comments :| I hope things are well with you. Alllllllmost Spring!! :) ~Judy
Date: 3/15/2018 9:58:00 PM
Wonderful imagery in your poem, Judith, and written very well. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*
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Date: 4/7/2018 6:54:00 PM
Thank you dear Eve for your kind comments and congrats! Best, Judy
Date: 3/15/2018 9:43:00 PM
Very poignant and melancholy, and a superb write! Blessings and congratulations on your wonderful win, Judy - keep up the great work, my friend! :-) <3
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Date: 4/7/2018 6:52:00 PM
Thank you Greg!! I'm so behind in responding ... but wanted you to know that I greatly appreciate your reading and your congrats :) ~Judy
Date: 3/14/2018 6:04:00 PM
Judith, your poem is so exquisitely written! I see why it placed high in the contest. It tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who has had to endure a breakup. I love it! Congratulations on your wonderful deserving win! This beauty is going into my Faves! : ) xxoo
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Date: 4/7/2018 6:52:00 PM
Thank you dear Connie for your kind congrats and comments :) ~ Judy
Date: 3/11/2018 4:45:00 PM
Your well chosen words speak volumes in this emotive write, Judith! Well done and good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 3/11/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thanks so much Laura! Appreciate your visit :) Best, Judy
Date: 3/9/2018 4:56:00 PM
You depicted this story of regrets well Judy..when things don't quite work out..there is pain. Good lines for the ending..best for a win.
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Date: 3/11/2018 7:41:00 PM
Thank you Vijay! I always appreciate your kind comments and support. Best, Judy
Date: 3/9/2018 3:15:00 PM
You stuck to the theme very well and wrote a deep poem..
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Date: 3/11/2018 7:38:00 PM
Thank you Silent One. ~Judy
Date: 3/9/2018 2:44:00 PM
- A deep regret, Judy - Wonderful written :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/11/2018 7:37:00 PM
Thank you dear Anne-Lise! I hope your weekend was wonderful as well :) ~Judy
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