The Point of Desperation

The point of desperation
Is a point of no return
A point where your heart's melting
like the candles that you burn

A point where you are fighting
Just to know that you're okay
A point where you'll do anything 
No matter what you say

A point where you will turn on
the closest one's you know 
The point where you are holding on
and never letting go

A point of painful longing
for the thing that you most seek
You sometimes point your finger
at the innocent or weak

The point of desperation 
is a point of no return
A point where your heart's melting 
Like the candles that you burn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM
This reads a little bit like a kyrielle. VEry nice. Congratulations on your win! Luv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 4:07 AM
Congrats Bridget on big win with this 'pointed' creative one. Was away travelling hence delay in wishing. Luv / Best wishes Hitendra Mehta
Maverick Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM
congratulations Bridget on your win in the contest.
Calhoun Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Hi Bridget - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Paula's contest. Best wishes, KC
Sweetheart Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Congrats Bridget on your big win in Paula's contest with this excellent entry.. enjoy your top ten sweet success with luv..
Mehta Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Bridget
Taylor Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Congrats, Bridget on your well deserved win. Nice going. xxxRalph
Brown Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations on your win Bridget in the "What's The Point" contest by Paula Swanson. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Hi Bridget..Congratulations on you fantastic 2nd Place win in Paula's "Point' Contest! I really enjoyed it! Always, Annalise
A   Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM
desperation is very dominant, no overpowering that, enjoyed your write,..p.d.
Laan Avatar
January 13, 2011 at 3:53 AM
A lovely flow to this poem, very enjoyable.
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