Snapshots

Her tears fill up the ocean, 
life scenes are in slow motion. 
 Each snapshot takes a toll, 
  on her lost and empty soul. 
 As she awaits shapeless train 
  headed to melancholy lane. 

 











04/29/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Radice Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 3:07 AM
As per usual I'm late to the POTD congratulations party Alexis..so a belated congratulations. I particularly like the two opening lines. Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 12:19 AM
What an incredibly touching heartfelt poem Alexis….so very deserving of POTD! Beautiful……Debx
Wolf Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 7:18 PM
How did I miss this expertly penned POTD, Alexis?! Congrats to you, Gershon
Daniel Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 6:28 PM
Beautiful melancholic poetry, Alexis, congratulations on POTD and HM:)
Faulkner Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 2:53 PM
So eloquent and mournful, Alexis, I really like 'on her lost and empty soul' - I have felt that before, very well deserved POTD~
Rodrigues Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 10:05 AM
I can feel the emotion. Congratulations on POTD!
Allison Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 4:55 AM
beautiful in its sadness Alexis you paint a tragic picture with your words. many congrats on POTD xx
Y. Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 11:48 PM
Hi Everyone, I would like to thank you all for stopping by to congratulate me on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis
Parker Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 10:18 PM
POTD indeed, but this poor lass is not having a great day!! =;o)
Nicole Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Dear Alexis, you've painted a tender, yet emotional picture with your words. Snapshots are moments frozen in time, memories flooding the soul. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Poet Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 3:29 PM
A beautiful poem, Alexis. Your mental imagery and thoughts are both very relevant and beautifully stated. Congrats on your POTD
Koplin Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 1:44 PM
I feel your pain with this masterful write, congratulations on your POTD!
Mcintosh Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, Gina
Andresen Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 11:46 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Alexis :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Snapshots" is a wonderful Rhyme write. Have a blessed day writing away...................
Elless Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Very Strong Emotions. Expressed with conviction. Fine poem. Congratulations on your POTD, Alexis. Keep Rolling.
Anaya Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 9:22 AM
A snapshot has left its impression, dark realities come to light, there in all its sadness, mellow is your poem and speaks directly to our soul. Congratulations on POTD Alexis Y! :)
Baker Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Alexis. A very powerful and expressive poem. my friend. May God bless and keep you, Bill
Kitchin Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Alexis, congratulations on POTD with your sad and well expressed poem.
McBride  Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Congratulations on POTD, great write, love how you are expressing ones journey in seeking God's guidance and strength within: ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )
Sands Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 7:42 AM
Congratulations for POTD Alexis :)
Fowler Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 7:34 AM
Sweet little rhyme Alexis. Congratulations on POTD! :)
Lawrence Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Such a sad and deep picture you have painted with your words dear Alexis . Powerful and poignant in it’s emotional presence. Big congratulations on POTD. Susan :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 6:31 AM
Dear Alexis, Congratulations on your honour of POTD. Your poem brought tears to my eyes. Your emotive description in few words, few lines - totally broke my heart. Our oasis is our poetry, Sweet Friend - by sharing what is a gift for us - we will support each other. Love and Hugs ~ Mala
May Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 6:20 AM
Congrats on POTD Alexis...
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