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Undercurrent of Melancholy

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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 Sponsored by Edward Ibeh 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

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.

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.

Ann Foster

Date: 11/8/2019 4:04:00 PM

Wow. Too real... for me... so very sad... Excellent sharp pen. Ann

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

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

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

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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!!

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 :)

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