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Solitaire

Solitaire

Deep within a canyon, where shadows are born,
fear lives and breathes on the dark side of morn.
   My heart beats like thunder, my cries are in vain.
   Beads of sweat bathe my body in cold misty rain.

Lonely are the sounds of a world lost in sleep.
The grieving in my soul is running wild and deep.
   Tossed about am I, as a leaf blown in the wind.
   He left me all alone in pain I cannot transcend.

Memories are my prison, without a window or door.
He left me all alone, abandoned on a sunless shore.
   My empty arms reach out, but he's no longer there.
   "Come back,"  I plead,  "I can't live a life of solitaire."

Strong arms wrap around me. In fear I begin to scream.
"I'm here beside you, darling.  It was only a bad dream."
   As I clung to him I cried, "Promise you'll never let me go."
   "I won't leave you," he answered, " because I love you so."

Lin Lane
October 29, 2015
Dancing With Description~Contest

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John Lawless November 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM Lin, I was awakened one night with my wife punching me because SHE dreamed I was cheating on HER....Nicely done take on the theme, congrats on the win,. Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 11:06 AM aww, John. that was a nightmare...for both of you. Thank you.

Elis Artis November 10, 2015 at 6:27 PM Congratulations on the well deserved win:) Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 6:50 PM Thank you, Elis.

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM nice Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM thanks

James Inman November 10, 2015 at 7:13 AM Lovely write Lin, Enjoyed! Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 7:17 AM Merci, James. Thanks for your visit and your sweet comment.

Scott Williams November 10, 2015 at 3:50 AM Really well written. I enjoyed this very much. Congratulations on your win. Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 4:14 AM Thank you very much, Scott.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 10, 2015 at 1:25 AM Lin, love the descriptive write and the twist you have at the end... a well-deserve top podium!!! COngrats!~Olive Eloisa =`) Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 2:31 AM Soooo many nice compliments. Thanks!

Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 12:45 AM Lin congratulations on your excellent win! Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 2:30 AM Many thanks to you, Michael.

Eve Roper November 9, 2015 at 10:24 PM Well done , Lin, congratulations on your win! Hugs Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 2:30 AM Thanks, Eve. I'll take those hugs. ;)

Viv Wigley November 9, 2015 at 10:07 PM Beautifully done, Lin, hearty congratulations from me, Viv x Lin Lane November 10, 2015 at 2:29 AM Hi, Viv. I appreciate your kind comments.

Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2015 at 6:27 PM Well expressed haunting piece, congratulations on your first place win! Lin Lane November 9, 2015 at 6:38 PM Richard, thanks for your sentiments and the congratulations.

Beautiful Scars November 9, 2015 at 5:47 PM Congrats on your well deserved win Lin!! Be blessed :) -LU Lin Lane November 9, 2015 at 6:37 PM Hi, Laura. I appreciate your remarks. ;)

Beautiful Scars November 9, 2015 at 5:46 PM Congrats on your well deserved win Lin!! Be blessed :) -LU

Sandra Haight November 9, 2015 at 5:29 PM Beautiful poem of love and devotion, Lin. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane November 9, 2015 at 6:36 PM Thank you so much, Sandra.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM - Lovely poem, Lin - Best wishes in the contest and have a great day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lin Lane October 29, 2015 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much, Anne Lise. I'm grateful for your well wishes.

Peter Dome October 29, 2015 at 7:00 AM Wow. so profound and well written. I feel the emotion. Great visuals. you are very talented. A 7. Well done best wishes. Pete. Peter Dome October 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM Areal pleasure Lin. Pete. keep it up you're great. Lin Lane October 29, 2015 at 7:39 AM My deepest thanks for your kind comments, Pete.