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For Hilo Poet's  I Do Not Know Or Other Poetry Contest

Through Each Coming Lonely Night

Dear, can’t you recall
how we’d thought our love would grow?
Your touch would enthrall
me through long days; moon’s warm glow -
Where did summer’s solstice go?

How will I ever find the wherewithal
to hold on through each coming lonely night?
My heart is hollow now, but holds no light,
and autumn’s sky too soon will cast its pall.

Abounding love and sun are gone. How small
will be the days to come. How much less bright!
How will I ever find the wherewithal
to hold on through each coming lonely night?

In fragrant blush of June, to garden wall
I’d run, your sunflower smile in my sight.
How can I stop my mind from taking flight - 
so lost in thought of when we had it all;
how will I ever find the wherewithal?
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Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This one reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Yes, a good question that you ask. I have asked God to help me hold it together. Sara K
Marc Avatar
October 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I loved the imagery. "The endurance of darkness is the preparation for great light”.
Dietrich Avatar
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I hope you see this. Nothing I comment to you goes thru. I can't even send an email to let you know. So sorry
Sidwell Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Another wonderful write! Excellent job in sustaining a great balance in the mood as to feel the loss and longing and make the reader empathetic without plunging into depression.
Hamilton Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
My heart goes out to you Andrea so hard to cope alone you do him proud with this write that you poured your heart into hugs Shadow
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I am fine, dear. This is just fiction
Poet Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The echoes of love once cherished resonate, a melancholic refrain, as one ponders the elusive means to reclaim what has slipped away. A strong submission to the Contest Best for a win
DiMino Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Brilliant! You get a FAV! Great poetry! A winner I think.
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Much appreciated, Joe
Singh Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Lovely.Wish the best in the contest.
Wolf Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Heartfelt and heart-wrenching, this lost love poem, Andrea... Great contest entry too. ~ Gershon
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Thanks, Gershon
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
a solid contest entry--your expressions of lost love are universal...twinges of sadness with 'how will I ever find the wherewithall.'
Bayles Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Such a great lost love poem, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Thanks, Mike
Kerr Avatar
October 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Andrea, How do you keep on consistently coming up with such marvels? This poem exudes sincerity, heartfelt emotional yearning, and neat rhyming which underscores that universal quest for love which is that most human of all needs. Iit was so good of you to congratulate me on Angel Light, Howard
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Thanks , Howard. I wish I could write even more but the contests are my biggest incentive
Rolland Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
some romanticism always welcome, nicely penned dear poet
Hind Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Beautiful, just love the refrain, so mourningful
La France Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Andrea, beautifully penned, I love your poem and best of luck in the contest, Constance
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Thanks so much, Constance
Jones Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I can feel your angst and imagine your heart dilemma. Still I am optimistic that love true love endures and conquers. Here’s hoping yours moves mountains of despair! I don’t know if this is fictional for contest but it is certainly engaging! Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It's fictional, but thanks, dear
Leake Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A Good write Andrea Enjoyed this piece Best wishes Kevin
Andresen Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
- The glow will always be there ... but, not as strong all the time ... try to bring the glow back to life, Andrea :) - A sensitive poem :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Love the refrain, the sunflower smile and tone of the poem!
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Thanks, Kim
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