To a Lonely Soul, Sad of Eyes

on the edges of darkness
morning sighs in heliotrope strokes
across the quilted ashen sky
as the sun masquerades
beneath the shadows outcast
from another impending storm

to a lonely soul, sad of eyes
duskiness remains 
beneath the fogged rims
of an endless plight

it cannot see
through misted eyes
a kaleidoscope of aurora 
in its awakening

it lies trampled
beneath the pounding 
of life's ambages
muddied like the ground
soaked of rains

stammering to stand
in the tempest   
of spring's breath
unnoticed                                

04/30/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Ibeh Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 5:22 AM
Back with congratulations on yet another first-place win this gem, Sandra:-)
Watt Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 11:27 PM
You are such a poet, Sandra, and I always know when I come to you I will return full. Your emotional depth is consistent and your poetry is first-rate. "a kaleidoscope of aurora / in its awakening" really did it for me. Blessings and hugs ~ John
Proxenos Avatar
May 6, 2020 at 1:48 AM
Hi Sandy, Your poem is again so sad - wish all this was over and could take you out for coffee and hot croissants - cheer up Sandy my friend, do you go back to work, do the children go back to school now? You have written it superbly! Lots of hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ibeh Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM
This is an excellent poem, Sandra:-) I'm just in awe of your talent. Your poetry never fails to sparkle! Congrats on your fine win!
Ligon Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 7:36 PM
Nice alliteration. I hope you are doing well, Sandra. Poetic hugs.
Cornish Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 6:28 PM
If one can describe a pensive daydream, chin in hand - you have - special stuff
Hicks Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 1:00 AM
PS I couldn't fine anywhere online what the word "ambages" mean. Hmm...
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:20 AM
ambages[ am-bey-jeez ] noun Archaic. (used with a plural verb) winding, roundabout paths or ways. it was the word of the day a couple weeks ago and I liked the sound of the word :)
Hicks Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 8:49 PM
It is a melancholy picture you paint (not all sadness, however, need be bad ... as some of it is healing and necessary for joy to emerge). "the spring's breath" won't be unnoticed forever ... I enjoyed the somber tone here.
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Thank you so much Timmy... my muse likes sadness and that line in the contest inspired her to write this piece :) hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Lovely worded piece Sandy, such fine imagery making it enchanting. Keep safe and well, Gordon
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM
Thank you so much Gordon... hugs and blessings
Sands Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Wow. Beautifully written Sandy. Well done :)
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM
Thank you so much Heidi... good to see you :) hugs
One Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 11:10 AM
A poem full of sadness...You are great with emotive poetry..
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:49 AM
Thank you Silent One :) hugs
Trifiatis Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 11:04 AM
A captivating poem that embraces a lonely soul dearest, Sandra! Very powerful and beautiful at the same time! Hugs xxx
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:49 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios...hugs and blessings XoXo
Hamilton Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 10:51 AM
So well stated Sandy. I truly enjoy your free verse expressions. Beautiful in it's sadness.
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:47 AM
Thank you so much John... hugs :)
Wolves Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 9:16 AM
There is so much sadness in the world, far to much loneliness too. However there is so much to be grateful for as well...
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:47 AM
So very true my friend... thank you for your visit and comment... hugs :)
Pandit Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Wonderfully you evoke my friend, the verses of saddened, lonely soul. Beautiful imagery blends the aches of life in splendid words, as always. You deserve a TOP win, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 6:46 AM
Thank you so much Vijay... hugs and blessings :)
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