Robert James Liguori Poet Free verse

Strayed Sheep

We gather in groups
many to be sequestered as
strayed sheep

Haunted and shunned 
by the societies we love

Who can we turn to 
to ease the burning pain
of neglect and asylum

Who is our border collie
the light to wrestle us in
against the turmoil of everyday life

But still we stay strong 
as it is human nature to endure
and lift ourselves above the suffering 

So even though we strayed
we still love and have matured
to rise above the darkness that prevails

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Ink Empress December 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM What a deeply moving and profound take on the picture prompt. It shows that despite darkness and everything else that youv faced and tasted in life you still would rise and have light within to do better together with all. This one really hits deep for me dear robert! Good to see you doing contests. Best wishes! Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough December 18, 2024 at 9:03 PM I sense a spirituality in your poem. Dangers are around no matter how hard we try to shelter. I like the statement "lifting ourselves above the suffering".

thriveni c mysore December 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM Lord loves and cares more for them, He won't neglect dear poet. Live the life as He Wishes. Loved your strayed sheep write, poignant. Happy Holidays, Praise Him, Cheers.