Retreat

I am not forgotten in the forests of so little light I am lost in dark mists, troubled with fright Embedded in life and love, the joyless pain As nightly shadows hide my heart's refrain I hide I struggle to follow each elusive map Finding my way I ponder the missing gaps To understand how fortune falls, I pause to wait Unsettled and empty, a vagrant of fate I hide Let me walk among sheltering trees That tower over my hate and fears My ransomed heart to be set free Letting go of many desperate years I hide

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Gary Radice

Date: 2/29/2024 5:57:00 AM

Lonna, whenever I read your work I’m left in no doubt about the mood of your poem. You write moods, mindsets and atmosphere so well. I agree with Susan, there may be an air of despondency with this piece but I do sense an element of hope as well. Cheers - Gary

Lonna Blodgett
Date: 3/8/2024 3:13:00 PM

Sorry for not responding earlier. Have had some medical issues. But I am so very flattered with your wonderful comment. Thank you so much Gary!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/25/2024 6:10:00 PM

Dear Lonna, your poignant poem pulses with deep, rich emotion. Vibrant, piercing imagery ponders dark emotions against the desire to "walk among sheltering trees" and for a "ransomed heart to be set free/Letting go of many desperate years". Though the speaker of this poem "hides", there is hope for the future in the reveal. Exquisite, affecting poetry, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lonna Blodgett
Date: 3/8/2024 3:14:00 PM

Sorry for the late response to your so very wonderful comment Susan. Thank you ever so much. Health and happiness to you.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 1/18/2024 1:58:00 PM

Pity I have read this it would have been a good contender for my contest Lonna dig deep and write another lol. this beautiful full of emotion and even hate I do so love poetry soup fav and I will be following you hugs Shadow

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/12/2024 9:50:00 AM

sorry to take so long to respond but I have only just got out of hospital today myself will be checking your poems later today hugs Shadow

Lonna Blodgett
Date: 3/8/2024 3:16:00 PM

Sorry for the late response. Was having some medical issues. Thank you so kindly for expressing your feelings with my poetry. I truly appreciate