Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

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Written May 24 2026 for contest Pick A Title Vol 57 sponsor Edward Ibeh

The Unspooling

Aftermath of the denim dilemma
Lead my mind on a path to remember 
Brain repainted pain as amethyst art
Make lemonade of lemons despite broken red heart

Nerves wound up in my stomach like intestines 
Full of words verbs hopeful suggestions 
The unspooling as we drift away
Growing apart in our own way

No longer the apple of my eye
Broken love wings no longer fly
Blue and brown eyes no longer cry
But look ahead for love in a new life

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I Am Anaya June 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM Back with Congratulations, KJ! <3 Karen Jones June 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM Thank you so much Anaya!

Sotto Poet June 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM This is an insightful exploration of life's intricacies and humanity's ultimate objective. My sincere congratulations on your win in this contest, Dear Karen. Karen Jones June 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM You are kind Sotto! Thanks!

Krishnanand Guptar June 11, 2026 at 1:33 AM Congratculations Karen on your win in this contest with a cool poem gushing out your mind. Hope that you are keeping well. Wishing you a cool pleasant day. Karen Jones June 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM Thank you so much!

Edward Ibeh June 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM Beautiful poem, Karen. I loved it. Heartbeat congratulations on your win in my contest. Karen Jones June 10, 2026 at 5:13 PM I appreciate my placement and your contests are a fun challenge.

I Am Anaya May 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM Karen, the heart wants what it can't have, the brain refuses to except. Expressful , my heart goes out to you. Fav line "Brain repainted pain as amethyst art" fresh, KJ! Karen Jones May 31, 2026 at 2:32 AM Thanks for reading Anaya!

Christopher Delegans May 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM You presented the emotion and realism in this so well, Karen. Fav lines… Brain repainted pain as amethyst art Make lemonade of lemons despite broken red heart So well written! Karen Jones May 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM Christopher I appreciate your reading and comment! Thanks!

JC Brul May 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM I agree with Sotto.. This poem is wonderful and thought-provoking. ^___^ Karen Jones May 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM Really? Wow! Thanks!

Sotto Poet May 25, 2026 at 12:58 PM Karen, two great points really impress me a lot & deserve the highest praise in this wonderful poem: 1/. Metaphor: " Broken love wings no longer fly/Blue and brown eyes no longer cry 2/. Imagery: "hammered gold wall" / "amber ringlet waves" / "golden tears." This is a fave for me, dear Karen. Karen Jones May 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM You made my day with your kind comments Sotto! I am honored that you fave!