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

lonelinessrhyme

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Gary Radice

Date: 5/3/2023 3:07:00 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

Deb M

Date: 5/3/2023 12:19:00 AM

What an incredibly touching heartfelt poem Alexis….so very deserving of POTD! Beautiful……Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/2/2023 7:18:00 PM

How did I miss this expertly penned POTD, Alexis?! Congrats to you, Gershon

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/2/2023 6:28:00 PM

Beautiful melancholic poetry, Alexis, congratulations on POTD and HM:)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/1/2023 2:53:00 PM

So eloquent and mournful, Alexis, I really like 'on her lost and empty soul' - I have felt that before, very well deserved POTD~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/1/2023 10:05:00 AM

I can feel the emotion. Congratulations on POTD!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/1/2023 4:55:00 AM

beautiful in its sadness Alexis you paint a tragic picture with your words. many congrats on POTD xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/30/2023 11:48:00 PM

Hi Everyone, I would like to thank you all for stopping by to congratulate me on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis

Arlo Parker

Date: 4/30/2023 10:18:00 PM

POTD indeed, but this poor lass is not having a great day!! =;o)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/30/2023 5:10:00 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

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/30/2023 3:29:00 PM

A beautiful poem, Alexis. Your mental imagery and thoughts are both very relevant and beautifully stated. Congrats on your POTD

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/30/2023 1:44:00 PM

I feel your pain with this masterful write, congratulations on your POTD!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/30/2023 1:31:00 PM

Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, Gina

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/30/2023 11:46:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Alexis :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/30/2023 10:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Snapshots" is a wonderful Rhyme write. Have a blessed day writing away...................

R J. Elless

Date: 4/30/2023 9:41:00 AM

Very Strong Emotions. Expressed with conviction. Fine poem. Congratulations on your POTD, Alexis. Keep Rolling.

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/30/2023 9:22:00 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! :)

Bill Baker

Date: 4/30/2023 8:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Alexis. A very powerful and expressive poem. my friend. May God bless and keep you, Bill

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/30/2023 8:00:00 AM

Alexis, congratulations on POTD with your sad and well expressed poem.

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/30/2023 7:59:00 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: )

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/30/2023 7:42:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Alexis :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/30/2023 7:34:00 AM

Sweet little rhyme Alexis. Congratulations on POTD! :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/30/2023 7:09:00 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 :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/30/2023 6:31:00 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