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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Date: 5/26/2020 5:22:00 AM
Back with congratulations on yet another first-place win this gem, Sandra:-)
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Date: 5/25/2020 11:27:00 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
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Date: 5/6/2020 1:48:00 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.
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Date: 5/3/2020 12:45:00 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!
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Date: 5/2/2020 7:36:00 PM
Nice alliteration. I hope you are doing well, Sandra. Poetic hugs.
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Date: 5/2/2020 6:28:00 PM
If one can describe a pensive daydream, chin in hand - you have - special stuff
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Date: 5/1/2020 1:00:00 AM
PS I couldn't fine anywhere online what the word "ambages" mean. Hmm...
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:20:00 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 :)
Date: 4/30/2020 8:49:00 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.
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Timmy... my muse likes sadness and that line in the contest inspired her to write this piece :) hugs
Date: 4/30/2020 3:29:00 PM
Lovely worded piece Sandy, such fine imagery making it enchanting. Keep safe and well, Gordon
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:50:00 AM
Thank you so much Gordon... hugs and blessings
Date: 4/30/2020 2:33:00 PM
Wow. Beautifully written Sandy. Well done :)
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Sandra Adams
Date: 5/1/2020 6:50:00 AM
Thank you so much Heidi... good to see you :) hugs
Date: 4/30/2020 11:10:00 AM
A poem full of sadness...You are great with emotive poetry..
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:49:00 AM
Thank you Silent One :) hugs
Date: 4/30/2020 11:04:00 AM
A captivating poem that embraces a lonely soul dearest, Sandra! Very powerful and beautiful at the same time! Hugs xxx
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:49:00 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios...hugs and blessings XoXo
Date: 4/30/2020 10:51:00 AM
So well stated Sandy. I truly enjoy your free verse expressions. Beautiful in it's sadness.
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:47:00 AM
Thank you so much John... hugs :)
Date: 4/30/2020 9:16:00 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...
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:47:00 AM
So very true my friend... thank you for your visit and comment... hugs :)
Date: 4/30/2020 8:42:00 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.
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Date: 5/1/2020 6:46:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay... hugs and blessings :)
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