Jeanne Mcgee Poet Free verse

So They Say

…they say happiness comes
from your thoughts
…your attitude curled up inside

And I can feel that is real
as I have felt the shifting from one
…to a different one

as I walk against the wind 
…with head down I push my way
sometimes the dark of wickedness rises

and cannot the wrath of despair
blacken your eyes
from judgement given without seeing

cannot your tears streak shattered skin
at the sight of a child busted
rejected by those they only wish for love

cannot your throat constrict
and songs of anguish escape your mouth
when violence shadows your step

I can feel that then I must turn to light
...with purpose fill my head
gather what rainbows I remember

for cannot the brine of the sea
against the gentle curve of cheek
expand your heart with glee

cannot the snuggle of a child
wrap a smile against your bruised breast
to lighten the earth-bound burden

cannot the song of the sun
and the silver glow of the maiden moon
put the stars in your hopeful eyes

so then I lift my face to feel the gift
...to the heavens of rising hope
and hold tight my cradled memories

…wait for the clouds to dry their tears
and my heart a feather floats free
to dance my song of release... unfurled

1st Place
Brian Strand All Yours 25 contest

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Jennifer Proxenos February 16, 2021 at 6:16 AM Wow Jeanne, what a medley of creative and fascinating poetic terms you use in this gem - I love it am am going to fave it. A first win was so deserved! Well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jeanne Mcgee February 16, 2021 at 8:54 PM Hi Jennifer. Wow, thank you for the fave. I am so happy it hit a note in your heart. Jeanne

David Kavanagh February 13, 2021 at 3:12 PM Congratulations on your 1st place Jeanne, I can relate to your mood contrasts, brought on by outside influences, yet sometimes it can come from within ourselves, very emotive and uplifting ending, cheers David Jeanne Mcgee February 16, 2021 at 8:56 PM Hey David...it is so true. sometimes it is in our own minds that we bring on the dark and it is that same that can choose to turn to the light. Thank you for stopping to comment.

Heidi Sands February 11, 2021 at 2:12 PM Excellent poem Jeanne. Well written. I love it and the last stanza too :) Jeanne Mcgee February 12, 2021 at 12:51 PM Hi Heidi, thank you...I hope it helps us to remember light follows the darkness when you let it in.

Constance La France February 10, 2021 at 4:53 PM Jeanne, you have penned a very spiritual and lovely poem, love it _Constance Jeanne Mcgee February 12, 2021 at 12:52 PM Thanks Constance. I'm looking forward to spending time reading and writing more.

Alexis Y. February 10, 2021 at 10:48 AM WoW! Jeanne, What a well-written thought-provoking write. Well done. Thanks for stopping by my page. Have a great day:-) Alexis Jeanne Mcgee February 12, 2021 at 12:52 PM Hi Alexis, thanks for stopping by here too.

Pashang Salehi February 9, 2021 at 11:50 PM So ... They say stay in the lines, but there's always something better on the other side... Pashang Salehi March 9, 2021 at 6:45 PM I repeat what I said...