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Undercurrent of Melancholy

Her husband passed away so suddenly
she pastes a smile on her face ...
heartache is kept inside

Three young children miss their daddy so much,
she tries to make fun filled days ... 
life just has to go on

When she is all alone in the evening
she sobs into her pillow,
and cries herself to sleep

Pick A Title, Vol 11 – Kimo (3 Stanzas) - Poetry Contest

4. Undercurrent of Melancholy

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10,7,6 checked with how many syllables

11/7/19

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Na Na Date: 12/8/2019 7:41:00 PM Congrats on your winning poem Jan Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/8/2019 9:08:00 PM Nicely done on the theme, jan. This is a contest I look forward to trying. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/8/2019 6:27:00 PM Yes, many suffer with a smile on their face only to shed tears at night. Login to Reply

Ann Foster Date: 11/8/2019 4:04:00 PM Wow. Too real... for me... so very sad... Excellent sharp pen. Ann Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 11/8/2019 8:22:00 AM Hi Jan, This is so sad. You did a great job with the contest theme. Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 11/8/2019 6:48:00 AM So so sad... Grief is the hardest part of living, but we have to go through it to keep moving forward. Bless you, Gina Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 11/7/2019 5:51:00 PM Hello Jan … grief can only be helped by time. A sad verse indeed Jan - Lindsay Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 11/7/2019 4:31:00 PM your sadness came through loud and clear, jan! i hope things don't stay sad too long for you... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 5:03:00 PM i was so shocked to hear our friend;s hubby had passed away early this morning, have spoken to her tonight and the family are with her, think it will hit her hard soon, I think she is running on adrenaline:-( hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 11/7/2019 4:18:00 PM Tears are also Heaven's release. Well done! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 5:01:00 PM they sure are Rico:-) reminds me of the clapton song - tears in heaven:-) hugs Jan x

Ts Poetry Date: 11/7/2019 2:51:00 PM So sad Jan, I feel for all that have to suffer thru this. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 4:55:00 PM thanks so much TS:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/7/2019 2:47:00 PM The image of that sad lady crying herself to sleep is so powerful, will stay with me, so touching, Jan... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 4:55:00 PM thanks Michelle, our friend lost her husband today, I think she is running on adrenaline and it will finally hit her:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/7/2019 1:30:00 PM Hello Jan Allison, yes when a person is alone it is the best time to cry. It is the best way to let out sadness. Have a nice day my friend.A8 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 4:53:00 PM thanks Darlene:-) I think many put on a brave face but are struggling with inner sadness:-( hugs Jan xx

Bobby May Date: 11/7/2019 1:16:00 PM Thank goodness this is only a contest you almost had me in tears again, well done sis!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 4:51:00 PM I had very sad news today Bobby, guess that's what inspired the poem:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/7/2019 1:13:00 PM - A heartbreaking kimo, Jan - Everyone grieves ... but, each in their own way - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/7/2019 1:15:00 PM thanks Anne-lise - we had sad news today which I guess inspired me to choose this theme:-(hugs jan xx