Verklempt

i stand here
on these unpaved roads
kicking up dust
as i stumble
over rocks
castaway
like me

i watch 
as you walk
away from the scene
like a hawk 
in  a tree
i am
unseen

i stand here
listening
to the flow
of the stream
the bird
in the distance
beginning to scream

i gather my thoughts
fragmented inside
alone in the dark
no sun through these trees

i stand here
listening
to the whispering breeze
my lips
as they quiver
unable to speak

i see the storm
approaching
above
all around
i drop to my knees
atop of this ground

i lie here
awaiting
the sun to arise

i lie here
alone
with tears
in my eyes

i lie here alone
unable to speak


july 21, 2020
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Wolves Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 3:54 PM
You write with such heartfelt sadness and wrap it around the readers own...
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Sandra this is a gem! nice to read your poems always!! This is amongst your best!
Cornish Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Always exceptional writing - I'm so often swept within your thoughts - something about this one that seems like it could be a prelude to a movie about some haunting lost love
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 10:32 AM
What a creative/powerful-story/write. I am there with you. Feels so real. Have a blessed day writing away...................
Horsman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 4:47 PM
Wow, powerful poetry this is, reminds me of the classics of old..Love it
Mcintosh Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 5:41 AM
Simply beautiful. I love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Gondolf Avatar
July 24, 2021 at 6:50 AM
Your writing of loss and sadness is always so filled with emotion. this is such a wonderfully written verse, Sandy. Hugs.
Theraven Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 8:59 PM
Sandra, Day of reckoning in this poem. Not a bad choice. -Richard
Fenn Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Wow! Totally worthy of your win! Poignantly expresses your feelings of loss and becoming unglued and not knowing how to carry on. Beautiful images. I felt like I was right there with you.
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July 23, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Sandra, congratulations on your win! Strong experiential images bring us into your loss against a background of a lonely, country road. Love your title - rings of Joan Rivers - as it perfectly illustrates the inability to express grieving in the shock of loss. Blessings and hug my friend.
Strand Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 11:15 PM
Sandra my prize winner+ in contest 1014
Adams Avatar
July 24, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Wow thank you Brian... saw the word of the day and it got my muse to sing, thought it was perfect for your contest!
Y. Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 10:46 AM
WoW! Sandra, I echo what my fellow poets bellow said. What a well written sad emotive write. Like always good job. It was good to see you posting again. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 9:27 AM
- A deeply sad poem, Sandra - Hope everything is well with you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 5:19 AM
This is sad and oh so well expressed. Hugs Rick.
Pandit Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 5:02 AM
Your signature style never disappoints my friend. Wonderfully emotive write captures the reader from start to finish. Poignancy of words bring the image alive of tearful eyes unable to speak. Masterful, as always, Sandy.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 3:56 AM
I missed your poems, Sandra. A great poem full of emotions and imagery. Let's have more of them.
Balasubramanian Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 9:41 PM
I could feel the emotions portrayed in this clearly, an heart touching write. Well penned friend. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 5:55 PM
I think Alfred Hitchcock wants you toaudition for his posthumous film titled, of course, 'verklempt!' Shh. Zis iz hush-hush, Sandy. ~ Agent 86
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