Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

The Day She Cracked

Her emotions percolated, hot and unsettled
until she exploded, shattering reality.

Loud, angry words punctured our hearts
as she lashed out at everyone and no one.

Her eyes darted, a mixture of hurt
accusation and confusion.
Disjointed words, rambling thoughts
paranoia, all flung and strung
hovering in the air.

We groped in vain for a soothing balm
to comfort her fractured mind.

A broken vessel takes time to mend
but it is never quite the same.

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Donna Roberts November 6, 2018 at 11:28 PM Wow, glad I found a piece of time to read through some of your work . Heartwrenching wordsmith. Describes me once or twice Laura Leiser November 7, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thanks for reading through some of my poetry, Donna! That is a real compliment. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 11, 2017 at 10:54 AM Riveting! Well done Laura, congratulations! 7 and hugs xomo

Eve Roper April 10, 2017 at 8:44 PM Well done discribing the emotions of a broken soul , Laura, congratulations on your win:-) Laura Leiser April 10, 2017 at 10:19 PM Thank you, Eve. I appreciate your comments!

Darren White April 10, 2017 at 2:04 PM Your last stanza is so true, in a very moving and emotional poem. Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations. Laura Leiser April 10, 2017 at 5:15 PM Thank you, Darren. I appreciate your comments and am glad you liked this :)

Beautiful Scars April 10, 2017 at 8:01 AM the first stanza really caught my eye right away. I feel that if you don't open with a stunning line it makes the rest of the poem not as interesting but that's just my opinion, great poem Laura, you are lovely! thank you and congrats :)-luloo Laura Leiser April 10, 2017 at 9:31 AM Thanks for my placement in your contest, Laura Loo! I really appreciate it. :)

Sofia Ra March 22, 2017 at 12:12 PM Great poem love that last line how it will never be the same a 7. Laura Leiser March 22, 2017 at 12:38 PM Thanks for your comments, Sofia :)

James Inman March 18, 2017 at 8:41 AM Deep, heartfelt write Laura. Laura Leiser March 18, 2017 at 10:35 AM Thank you, James. I'm happy for your comments :)

Kai Michael Neumann March 17, 2017 at 3:56 AM Wow. Great. It is never quite the same, but/and sometimes, with a lot of luck and hard work, it can be better. Take care, Kai Laura Leiser March 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM Thanks, Kai :)

John Lawless March 15, 2017 at 6:49 PM alas Laura, once unloosed the words can never again be recalled. The staccato line breaks accentuate the sharpness of the quarrel Kai Michael Neumann March 17, 2017 at 3:57 AM I agree with you about the staccato lines... Laura Leiser March 15, 2017 at 11:23 PM Yes, I wanted the lines to be succinct. Glad you liked this one, John. :)

Kim Merryman March 15, 2017 at 11:13 AM A wonderful write, Laura! Your short, precise lines emphasize the angry, fearful emotions. I like it! Blessings, Kim Laura Leiser March 15, 2017 at 1:42 PM Thanks, Kim! I was trying to keep it concise. :)

Carol B. March 15, 2017 at 8:51 AM So sad but often happens to people. One can feel helpless not knowing how to help someone suffering. Laura Leiser March 15, 2017 at 1:43 PM Thanks for your comments, Carol. :)

Doug Vinson March 15, 2017 at 2:01 AM So clearly delineated, Laura. Well done! : ) Laura Leiser March 15, 2017 at 1:47 PM Thanks, Daniel! I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)