Too Far Gone

How sad when things are too far gone -
when pleasures once you knew
are things no more to smile upon.
This plight for some is all too true.

Some souls are captive to their vice.
How sad when things are too far gone
and simple comforts don’t suffice.
To evil some become a pawn!

Some bearing pain become withdrawn:
for pain of body or the soul.
How sad when things are too far gone,
and nothing fills the gaping hole.

Some lose their home or livelihood.
Some live enslaved. There is no dawn
that shines for them with brotherhood.
How sad when things are too far gone.

July 18, 2022
for Pick-A-Title, Vol 31 Poetry Contest
Title #1: Too Far Gone
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Ibeh Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Such a fabulous piece, Andrea:-) I can see this won you a POTD! Well-deserved. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 9:39 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on your New win. Have a great/blessed day writing away..... .......................
Miller Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 1:01 AM
Congratulations, I so enjoyed reading this!
M  Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 12:40 AM
Hey Andrea….I’ve just seen this can’t believe I missed it! As per a beautiful clever and well penned poem… Just lovely! Debx
George Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 8:58 PM
I missed seeing this poem as POTD. When things are too far gone, they are beyond redemption. There is much wisdom and a caution of warning in your beautiful poem, Andrea !
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations on POTD! Awful when things are too far gone!
Peck Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:15 AM
So beautiful, Andrea. I love your last stanza especially. Congrats on POTD!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 1:08 AM
Well done for your POTD. Hugs.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Unfortunately, your last stanza describes many. I truly have compassion for the homeless who have become that way due to unfortunate circumstances from being jobless because of the pandemic. This is such an excellent entry and I am happy to see it honored with POTD Andrea. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo
Romios Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Andrea….congratulations . Be sure to celebrate today. We must not give up, even when times are their darkest. The only way to go is up. Panagiota xxx
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July 21, 2022 at 3:14 AM
Feels too far gone when depression comes along, ain’t that the truth, you capture the hopelessness of no future, only blackness and resignation to one’s fate quite starkly, congratulations Andrea on a well deserving POTD, cheers David
Meadows Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Nicole Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 6:01 PM
"Some souls are captive to their vice, and simple comforts don’t suffice." So sad in many ways. I can't imagine this. It is too far gone for many, but not everyone. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. I wish to place this in my favorites. Congratulations Andrea, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Kitchin Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Andrea, congratulations on POTD, well penned!
Watt Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 3:29 PM
You make this form seem easy, though I know it isn't. Congrats on your POTD acknowledgment!
Fenn Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Wow. You’re so right. Anyway congrats on POTD.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Wonderful writing. I love it! Congrats on POTD. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Gorelick Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations on POTD! Serious ennui. Reminiscent of Thomas Mann's poem "Is That All There Is." Superably executed! Robert
Lawrence Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Andrea, So poignant. You reveal so much depth of intelligence and character in your poems. This is a sad reality for many . Congratulations on POTD! Hugs, Susan :)
Slaughter Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Equally sad, sometimes, Andrea, when things have gone too far. BOL in the contest and congrats on POTD.
Toney Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Andrea!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a great/blessed day writing away................
Anaya Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations on POTD Andrea! Too far gone, but life goes on. We can hope for more solutions. There is one thing, if only we can rid our minds of the ~NOT IN MY BACKYARD~ and help them instead, it would be a great start! Help our leaders help us! Hugs ~Anaya
Gondolf Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 7:47 AM
Congrats on POTD for this nicely written Quatern, Andrea. Let's hope that things are not too far gone for all of us. John
Doll Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 7:38 AM
Andrea, how deep you have gone with this poem, Excellent write. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
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