Sadness Is a Vapor

sadness is a vapor,
engulfing me with a mist
in which I inhale melancholy
thoughts refusing to leave
until tears streak down my 
face joining sobs in unison,
lasting for a while until 
the sadness is satiated
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sands Avatar
January 30, 2018 at 12:49 PM
Very well expressed. Congratulations Sonia :)
Walker Avatar
January 30, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Heidi, your kind words are truly appreciated. Thanks again for your encouragement. ~ Sonia
Haight Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 6:26 PM
So much emotion expressed in so few words, Sonia. Congratulations on your podium win for this lovely poem. Sandra
Walker Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Sandra, my toes are tingling. Thank you for your encouragement. ~ Sonia
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 2:12 PM
Congrats on your win, Sonia. Well done.
Walker Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 6:08 PM
Line, thank you for your positive reply. ~ Sonia
Lawless Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 8:03 AM
Sonia......the title alone---had me at "pause---reflect----read on... Congrats on your placement in the contest.
Walker Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 9:25 AM
John, thank you for your thoughtful reply on my poem, 'Sadness is a Vapor.' Have a great week. ~ Sonia
Rodrigues Avatar
January 28, 2018 at 9:09 PM
Tears in time tend to wash away sadness! Congrats!
Walker Avatar
January 28, 2018 at 9:15 PM
Kim, thank you for your congratulations. ~ Sonia
Sands Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 6:51 PM
Excellent expression and writing Sonia. :)
Walker Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 7:58 PM
Heidi, you are so encouraging to our family of poets. Thank you.
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