Turmoil

My
heart breaks
within me-
deep inside I
weep-
peace
is so
elusive
my mind cannot
sleep-
is
love so
unreal,
is it out of
reach-
who
will be
true to me
and their promise
keep-
if
I say
a prayer,
will faith take a
leap-
do
you have
an answer,
to life...fathoms'
deep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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B Raju Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 1:41 AM
Hi, Congratulations, its a very beautiful poem. regards, rupavardhini
Buys Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations Brian, this is so lovely and I love the ending. Very well done. Regards heidie
Heck Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Dear Brian - Congratulations on your win in Mark's contest. Beautifully written and visually excellent. Peace always, John
Winter Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 4:53 AM
Congratulations Brian on your Honorable Mention in Mark's contest! Extremely well deserved. Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 3:40 AM
Brian, congrats on this heart-wrenching poem placing in Mark's contest, beautiful, love Kristin
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