Vast and Lonely Spaces


Into those vast spaces, where my mind does roam,
I gaze and find dark   e m p t i n e s s   all around, 
Lin ger ing, looking for someone to hold me, 
I  cru m  b  l  e    to    p - i - e -  c - e - s beneath these false smiles...

Inside those vast spaces, where my heart does hang,
I gasp and find damp  h o l l o w n e s s  choking me,
Torn by  l o  n e l i n e s s,  croaking cries in silence, 
I fumble in fragile  f r a  g  m  e  n  t  s  masked in mirth...

Within these vast spaces, where people do live,
Does anyone have such OPEN MINDEDNESS 
To accept me with my mood swings, muse and f-l-a-w-s?
I hope there is,     but God knows,   I'm still   w  a  i  t  i  n  g  . . . . . .


09/29/17


Contest: Form V - Verse me a poem 
Sponsor: Broken Wings 
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Dietrich Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 1:36 PM
Jo, you made very good use of "spaces" in your poem. Constance is fond of that kind of patterning of words, so I imagine this one got rated high for you. I sure hope so. It's one of your few poems I had not seen yet. At least going down this far on your page. This one is quite poignant. Congrats for your win.
Inman Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Jo, a touching write.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 9:19 PM
Congratulations on your win with this fine write.
Sands Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations Jo :)
La France Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Jo, congratulations on your win in my contest with this amazing write !
Flannery Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Great poem Jo Daniel. True for so many. Good luck in the contest. God Bless.
Hamilton Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 10:28 PM
Wonderful write in it's sadness and longing Jo, you will find your love, it just takes more time than we wish sometimes, hope this does well in the contest!
Ashley Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 5:01 PM
A beautifully expressed, touching and heartfelt write Jo. Your lines are lovely and full of rich imagery and emotion. I especially love this line; 'I fumble in fragile fragments masked in mirth' wonderful alliteration and deep meaning. A great write Jo. Good luck in the contest! :)
Onclaud Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 4:01 PM
moving me to bits... glorious write, jo... huggs
Vaso Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Very very touching and heartfelt poetry, great poem!
May Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Very nicely penned Jo..best wishes
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Lovely, Jo! I am always so proud of my son who has a quiet wife who has these artful mood swings etc... but oh how he loves to support her in her interests and make her happy. Blessings <3
Andresen Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 3:36 AM
- A touching poem Jo, beautifully shaped :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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