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Room With a View

Room with a View by Amy Swanson 12/2008 ~ Written for someone dear to me ~ She sits alone this quiet room feels so empty echoes her quiet scream. She barely catches just a glimpse of one lonely tree branch it seems to mock her; Saying, see, I am alone but I am free and you are not. Why did life turn out this way? Why is it so difficult just to live? Hot tears fall down; she silently prays that God will somehow rescue her from this place. The hours go by; days and minutes all turn into months and years - At times it seems unbearable where did the time go? Where did life go? joys exchanged for fears She sighs so deep within her spirit just another day - they are all the same. But she is resigned to this hollow existence weary silence in this room with a view.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/25/2008 2:36:00 PM
Sad but heartfelt poem, thank you for the kind words Fritz
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Date: 12/25/2008 12:41:00 AM
This is a very sad poem which expresses true feelings some pass through...Thank you for the warm comments...tc...Sara...
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Date: 12/23/2008 4:11:00 AM
Unfortunately, Amy, I believe most people go through a period like this somewhere in life. For most it passes. May your friend be among the most. Good write. You have a Merry Christmas, y'hear. Love, daver
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Date: 12/22/2008 8:39:00 AM
Amy this is so beautiful, yet so sad. This write seemed so simple, but it pulled at my heart. A beautiful write! Blessings, your friend ~Michaela~
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Date: 12/22/2008 2:43:00 AM
What a very deeply sad write, all I can picture is barren sadness here, very well done and i love the format. Thank you Amy, so very much for your comments on my words are mine, it means alot. :) Love, Kristin
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Date: 12/21/2008 11:27:00 PM
A beautiful, yet sad piece of poetry. Very moving! I love the way it's presented as well, like it's fragmented. Maybe to match the state of the narrator. Also thank you for your very kind comments. Merry Christmas! Nathaniel
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Date: 12/18/2008 10:58:00 PM
This is a very beautifully written and deeply moving piece. So sad that this happens in this life. Great write! Thank you for your kind words. Glad to give you a "lift". Happy Holidays! Love Robin
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Date: 12/18/2008 6:42:00 PM
Amy this is a very sad yet beautifully written poem - wonderful gift of expression that you posses - Merry Christmas and God Bless, MJ
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Date: 12/18/2008 6:05:00 PM
This speaks so sadly, of lonely people I also know. Life can be cruel, while they sit and wait. So heartfelt...you said it so well. ~ Carrie
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