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Sketch of a Wretched Woman

SKETCH OF A WRETCHED WOMAN She sat there demurely, her eyes closed shut, With a formidable weight on her mind, About to crack up like a brittle nut, She was in a rather tenuous bind - Her life's interlude from all love resigned; An immutable fact caused deep heartache, She had a unique psyche, no man would take, Alone in her sea of tears, she was left... Though her brilliant sketch, an artist could make, None could portray how she felt - all bereft. ************** 11/01/17 Placed 2nd in "Eight word challenge-5" contest, sponsored by John Hamilton

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Date: 12/24/2017 3:08:00 AM
The depth of the unique, never understood, so often alone, but so artistically beautiful.
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Date: 12/4/2017 7:33:00 PM
An intriguing write Jo of emotional deprivation steeped in sadness. Congratulations on your excellent win with this gripping write.
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Date: 12/4/2017 5:01:00 PM
The title drew me here, Jo, and the content kept me, wrapped me in poetic wonderment - a feeling I so embrace. Congrats on your win, but mostly on your ability! Blessings and hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 12/4/2017 4:14:00 PM
Congratulations, Jo, a great write. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 12/4/2017 6:32:00 AM
I always love this form, you did it profoundly, thank you and congrats :)
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Date: 11/8/2017 5:14:00 PM
Glad to see you got a win with this one, though I am not seeing this from the winners' list. I only hope you placed very well with it, Jo. Congrats
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Date: 11/6/2017 6:47:00 AM
An amazing poem with so much depth and yes sometimes emotions truly cannot be described or portrayed. Very well written, Jo.
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Date: 11/4/2017 8:34:00 AM
Your finely penned words made me want to find this wretched woman and give her a hug. Congratulations, Jo.
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Date: 11/3/2017 8:45:00 PM
This was one of my favourites Jo, touched me as comes close to home for me now...congrats on a fine win!
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Date: 11/2/2017 7:51:00 PM
wow, you did very well, Jo. I am impressed. I know he likes succinctness. Good grief , wait till he reads mine. It's SO long!!! (not posted yet)
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Date: 11/1/2017 3:16:00 PM
Very sad and deep, this one touched my heart Jo. You really did a fantastic job with the contest words, this one is a winner in my opinion
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Date: 11/1/2017 10:03:00 AM
Ahh!! Sad one..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 11/1/2017 9:08:00 AM
An excellent, moving pen. My best to you in the contest. xomo
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Date: 11/1/2017 7:49:00 AM
You did this challenge very well Jo, wrote it with such sadness.. a deep write.. Well expressed..
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