Jenna Logan Poet Sonnet

Touch and Go

I once lost a love that so deeply touched my heart, 
it left me wounded; pricked by thorns that pierced my soul.
Sorrow brewed within me. Heartache, I did impart
to the point of feeling broken;  no longer whole.

I withered when hearing, "Life goes on. You'll be fine."
The place I wanted to go was at my love's side.
I've been off balance, there's nothing I can align.
Life is vexing for me when I just want to hide.

I can't deny that each day has been touch and go,
prowling in shadows, searching for what I had lost,
not caring if I tumbled where fickle winds blow
or if I drowned in the sea, where memories tossed.

To be touched by love that left me so desolate
makes it hard to live. I have no move...it's stalemate.



April 8, 2021
This or That, Vol 1 Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Paula Goldsmith April 13, 2021 at 9:07 AM Congratulations on your win. What a story/write. Love can be painful. Have a blessed day............ Jenna Logan December 2, 2021 at 4:37 AM Thank you, Paula.

Regina Mcintosh April 11, 2021 at 6:25 PM Jenna, this is something that can happen in love when there is loss - a heart that breaks - it's heart wrenching and penetrates the thoughts with whispers of sorrow... heartbreaking... your pen is a bright and shining star amid many. God bless you sweet lady. With Love, Gina Jenna Logan December 2, 2021 at 4:36 AM Yes, you're right. Thank you.

Alexis Y. April 10, 2021 at 6:40 PM Hi Jenna, What a moving and touching well written write. Congratulations on your win. It well deserved:-) Alexis Jenna Logan December 2, 2021 at 4:36 AM Thanks, Alexis.

Edward Ibeh April 10, 2021 at 5:11 PM A poignant, captivating sonnet, Jenna:-) It caught my eye. Congratulations on your win in my contest! Jenna Logan December 2, 2021 at 4:36 AM Thanks, Edward.

Tom Cunningham April 10, 2021 at 4:35 PM Back with congratulations Jenna. Tom Jenna Logan December 2, 2021 at 4:36 AM Thanks so much, Tom.

Mark Koplin April 10, 2021 at 5:48 AM Beautiful and sad, and wonderfully written! Thanks for sharing. Jenna Logan April 10, 2021 at 6:38 AM You've had a busy morning, I see, and I'm very appreciative of your support, Mark. A bit of the heart bled in this one, but I'm no longer at the point of stalemate.

John Gondolf April 9, 2021 at 5:21 AM A very nicely composed piece, Jenna. It makes for good poetry when we can draw from past experiences to find the right words to make the reader feel the emotions of our poem. I can feel the emotions of lost love. Hugs. Jenna Logan April 9, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you so much, John. It's all about transferring the poet's emotions to the reader. You are adept at feeling such a loss, and I appreciate that.

Joanna Daniel April 9, 2021 at 4:09 AM This is a poignant sonnet, Jenna, well penned:) the picture is so apt too.. Jenna Logan April 9, 2021 at 7:05 AM Hi Jo, and thank you taking time to read this one and leave your sentiments with me.

Gordon Mcconnell April 8, 2021 at 1:44 PM Very touching piece Jenna, so honest for many no doubt. Hope you're ok these days, blessings, Gordon Jenna Logan April 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM I'm fine, Gordon. Thank you for asking and for your kind remarks.

Unseeking Seeker April 8, 2021 at 8:49 AM Beautifully penned, Jenna! Good luck for the contest Jenna Logan April 8, 2021 at 8:50 AM Thank you, Seeker.

Tom Cunningham April 8, 2021 at 8:14 AM A sonnet written from the heart that I hope is a work of fiction. Best of luck in the contest Jenna. Tom Jenna Logan April 8, 2021 at 8:49 AM Some thoughts are similar to reality,Tom. Thanks for your well wishes.

Silent One April 8, 2021 at 7:42 AM We have all been here, right? Loved, lost, regret... i felt that in your wonderful sonnet... Jenna Logan April 8, 2021 at 8:48 AM Yes, we have and this is partly based on fact leaving the reader guessing about the “what happened.” Thanks for looking in.