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Scarred For Life


There she was, sad and bereft,
  weeping hard with troubled signs,
    lone, desolate she was left,
walking midst overgrown vines,

Love memories she did hold,
    reminiscing them, she’d soar,
  but that day, gloom did enfold,
as tears continued to pour,

The graveyard was neglected,
  hued leaves and branches lay there,
    it made her more dejected,
the feel of death in the air,

She would clutch on to grim thoughts,
    when she did inhale his scent,
  her heart would tie up in knots,
that fragrance made her lament,

He was alive in her heart,
  but felt so tangible here,
    where his grave drove them apart,
but where she could grasp him near,

Losing herself in mind’s maze
    with a sob, a gasp, she cried,
  she wandered there in half-daze,
in recollections she’d glide,

To this day, she finds comfort
  when she visits his graveyard,
    tears would clasp her heart in hurt,
her love’s death has left her... s c a r r e d.



06.29.2021

For Constance La France's "Writing Prompt - Grasp" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 7/16/2021 1:10:00 PM
Dropping back with my Congrats on your win Jo..
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Date: 7/16/2021 11:27:00 AM
Jo, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! I really like the image quote you used for your poem and I adore your poem, it could be me you write about as I feel exactly that way and your use of the required words is excellent ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 7/12/2021 11:04:00 AM
Congratulations, Jo - what a beautifully written sad poem - a poignant expression of love and grief. BW ~ Mala
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Date: 7/12/2021 8:31:00 AM
Congratulations. What a beautiful poem! So well written.
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Date: 7/12/2021 7:01:00 AM
Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/29/2021 7:57:00 PM
Oh yes, this is so good Jo, A common subject of sadness, yet it's difference so appealing, for me, just got to be a fav.
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Date: 6/29/2021 7:44:00 PM
wow... you have created a beauty here with this one, sad yet touching, you set the scene up nicely... best wishes in the contest! hugs
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Date: 6/29/2021 3:28:00 PM
You used the words well in this poignant write Jo, best wishes
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Date: 6/29/2021 11:52:00 AM
Dear Jo, your words are like sharp blades to the heart, but your love here, is perfect precision, gl in the contest,
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Date: 6/29/2021 11:24:00 AM
- A poem that has a deep feeling, Jo ... really nicely written - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/29/2021 10:48:00 AM
You've done a great job with this masterfully written, moving depiction of love and grief, Jo. Best of wishes for the contest, Evelyn :)
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Date: 6/29/2021 6:03:00 AM
So well written, Jo. A sure win for you.
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Date: 6/29/2021 5:10:00 AM
Very emotional write Jo, you used the allocated words well. Best of luck in the contest. Tom
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Date: 6/29/2021 3:18:00 AM
Moving and powerful writing that touches the core of one's heart and soul. Absolutely a winner, my dearest, little sister, Jo. Blessings and hugs xxx
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Date: 6/29/2021 2:32:00 AM
This is absolutely awesome, superb. If I were to judge, I would give you 1st position. You Portrayed her emotions very well. Enjoy your day
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Date: 6/29/2021 2:04:00 AM
This is a well-imagined, thought-out, and executed poem on the given theme. Wish you all the best!
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