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When.......Lonely is closer than a brother.....

Searching For a Shelter

The healing hands of time
Can't mend it.... when it's in the blood
The morning sun can't kiss away the rain
When there's been a flood

Destiny has dealt me.....
Another losing hand...
'Looks like this homeless heart
Is on it's own again

I can crawl down in the bottle
But, the tears always wash me out
I can step out of the shadows
'Still I can't shake these endless doubts

'Walking through the tunnel
Reaching for the light
Wondering every morning
Will I make another night

Searching for a shelter
A little cover from the pain
When you're running...helter skelter
Life is so against the grain

If I could only find...
Sweet yesterday....when I held her
I'm so out of place.....
Searching For A Shelter


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Colab. with  Harlan Howard
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 8:09 AM
You have written this to describe it superbly. :)
Smith Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 1:30 AM
I hope the leaking out of this one onto the page reaches others who may need to know they are not alone in these feelings. Your skill in writing came to the fore in this piece, Best regards David in NZ
Nicole Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Your thoughts express this emotion so well. Even though, you are right- I wish it wasn't so. It takes time for a lonely heart, to find the shelter it needs. ~ Brandy
Kiser Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Wonderful imagery here; a touching read.
Melugin Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 10:22 AM
M. L. Your kindness inspires me!
Man Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 9:09 PM
Hi Chuck.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!
Melugin Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 2:09 PM
LM....Inspiration dances in your heart and your music magnetizes!
Duet Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:56 PM
A sad poem that clearly gives homelessness meaning and desperation.
Melugin Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Thanks Carole, Those words are appreciated.
Onclaud Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:33 AM
this poem paints it's own unusually somber scene beautiful in its poignancy... a grreat collab, chuck..huggs
Melugin Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 7:16 PM
Thanks Nette, I am in appreciation!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Fantastic emotive poetry. My compliments to you both. xomo
Melugin Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Thanks MM I so appreciate you!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:08 AM
This is sad but beautifully expressed. You both should be proud of this piece.
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