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Sleep Well Tonight

It's been a long time since I visited you, But today this is what I must finally do. Today is the day that I was born, My feelings for you were very torn. Why did you throw me away like trash? Time is a enemy and goes by in a flash. I wanted to love you so much, I longed for your gentle touch Now look at you, you're left all alone, It seems like no care has been shown. Overgrown vines cover your headstone, Many years ago you left me on my own. When I did find you lived in this old cemetery, And oh boy, that revelation alone was scary. I have three kids now and I forgive you, I can't judge, you did what you had to do. I love you and I will visit you soon, Sleep well tonight under the moon. 10-05-16 Contest: Overgrown With Vines Sponsor: Broken Wings

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/20/2016 3:00:00 PM

A very touching and somber poem, Alexis. Life has many twists and turns, rife w/surprises aplenty. Very prophetic poem. We all shall meet in that forlorn place one day. Excellent poet expressed vividly w/your talented pen, sis. Love and peace to you.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/14/2016 3:09:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work..I hope not a real life experience but just a work because it reads like a sad situation..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Ordinary May

Date: 10/9/2016 9:29:00 PM

Dear Alexis, it needs a lot of courage and power to take things as they are and forgive, even if it is the last option left... I am very sorry. But I am truly glad you wrote this descriptive and very sensitive poem. You tranformed the pain to a boon that activates lacrimal glands and touches souls. I am grateful to you for the sharing.

Constance La France

Date: 10/9/2016 4:21:00 PM

Alexis, oh what a touching write, I admire how you brought forgiveness to your poem. CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest ~

James Inman

Date: 10/9/2016 11:56:00 AM

A great write Alexis, sad and full of meaning. Being given up as a baby leaves one wondering about the "could have beens," but I think in most cases it is best for the child in the long run.

Lu Loo

Date: 10/9/2016 11:23:00 AM

Alexis, Couplets have always been one of my favorite forms, you mastered it here. the last couplet is my favorite...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Joseph May

Date: 10/8/2016 6:09:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this poignant write Alexis

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/8/2016 4:11:00 PM

Such a heart wrenching, sad poem that finds forgiveness as a way to heal, Alexis. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/8/2016 3:52:00 PM

A 7 for this bittersweet WINNING poem, Alexis! Janice

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/7/2016 4:59:00 PM

Alexis....this is really amazing. I love the second line of the couplet before the last one. "I can't judge, you did what you had to do." It is often so hard to put ourselves in someone else's place. Great write and good luck in the contest. Hugs