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
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May Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Dropping back with my Congrats on your win Jo..
La France Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 11:27 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
Ray Choudhury Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations, Jo - what a beautifully written sad poem - a poignant expression of love and grief. BW ~ Mala
Evans Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations. What a beautiful poem! So well written.
Alex Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 7:01 AM
Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulations!
Horsman Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 7:57 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.
Adams Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 7:44 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
May Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 3:28 PM
You used the words well in this poignant write Jo, best wishes
Rose  Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Dear Jo, your words are like sharp blades to the heart, but your love here, is perfect precision, gl in the contest,
Andresen Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 11:24 AM
- A poem that has a deep feeling, Jo ... really nicely written - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buehler Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 10:48 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 :)
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 6:03 AM
So well written, Jo. A sure win for you.
Cunningham Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 5:10 AM
Very emotional write Jo, you used the allocated words well. Best of luck in the contest. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 3:18 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
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 2:32 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
Alex Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 2:04 AM
This is a well-imagined, thought-out, and executed poem on the given theme. Wish you all the best!
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