Winds of Change

i lay stilled atop this muddied cold ground
a castaway like autumn's leaves deadened
unable, unwilling to move around
i sit bloodied, like skies of dawn, reddened

i am bathed in november's cold, harsh rain
pummeled by the fate of past's sniffling cries
slowly succumbing beneath weighted pain
i reach out attempting to dry my eyes

perhaps it is the will of fate to die
to wither and crumble atop this ground
to gather where the helpless others lie
to succumb here, unseen, wrinkled and browned

is life's pain something to be remembered
or cast off in the winds of december?


11/21/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kendrick Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Belated congrats on this very emotive and expressive winning work. Way to go. Congrats. Sara
Alex Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 11:41 PM
perhaps it is the will of fate to die to wither and crumble atop this ground Beautiful. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 7:41 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on this win. An emotional write. Love how you ended it. Enjoy your win and your day with a hug...............
Fowler Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 8:57 AM
Thought-provoking Sandra. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Kauffman Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:43 PM
How did I miss this POTD honor Sandra? Congratulations on your POTD honor and your win. Evocative, creative struggle between life and death so well expressed. sending you hugs and blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:31 AM
Sandra, you are great with emotional impact! Congratulations on first place!
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:41 AM
Thank you so much Kim... my muse had been sleeping so a win made me feel good... hoping she stays awake... hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:54 AM
Congratulations Sandra, a worthy win in the contest... Belle
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Thank you so much Belle! hugs
Y. Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:52 PM
Hi Sandra, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a good evening:-) Alexis
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Thank you so much Alexis :) hugs
Watt Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:25 PM
Back to regale you with further congratulations on your 1st place in the sonnet contest. I seem to recall that sonnets are not your favorite form but you knocked this one out of the park. Well done! Hugs ~ John
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:44 AM
Rhyme is always a struggle for me... John and Craig both run sonnet contests so i have written a few a few, i still struggle with them...thank you for your kind words... hugs
Hamilton Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 7:26 PM
Another stunner of a write Sandy, this is what has been missing in my contests... You! Congrats on a top win!
Adams Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:00 PM
wow... thank you John...i am honored for the win and humbled by your words... hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 6:31 PM
Great write Sandy and congratulations on the POTD, this superbly penned with good insightful thoughts with real powerful imagery. Blessings and hugs,Gordon
Adams Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Thank you so much Gordon! :) hugs
Radhakrishna Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 2:15 PM
Sandra Congrats on POTD and another superb poem from you! I was wondering about you, wondering the relative silence on your page!! Glad to see you back in top form!!!
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Thank you so much... had a writer's block going on... it happens from time to time... good to hear from you :)
Watt Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 1:31 AM
Back to offer heartfelt congratulations on your POTD honors, dear friend. This is a gem. Hugs ~ John
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Thank you so much John :) hugs
Wolves Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 11:02 AM
A beautiful sadness
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Thank you so much! hugs
Wolf Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Belated congrats on POTD, S.A. Richly deserved. Here's to Sunlight and Gentle Breezes, Gershon
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:48 PM
Thank you Gershon... love sunshine, and breezes are ok if its summertime... hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 11:47 AM
A beautifully emotive piece, well deserving of the honor of receiving POTD Sandra! Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Thank you Connie... hugs my friend!
Y. Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 4:25 AM
Hi Sandra, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Thank you so much Alexis :) hugs
One Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 4:01 AM
Deeply emotive sonnet, congrats on POTD..
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM
Thank you my friend... i guess my muse came out of the darkness and brought it out with her... hugs
Proxenos Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 3:54 AM
You deserve to win POTD Joseph with this awesome, well crafted poem - you are a very kind and understanding poet, and thank you for you support and friendship. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 6:19 AM
Sandra I am so sorry I had been on soup all day, and I said Joseph instead of Sandy, you certainly are a beautiful Sandy and I'll have to apologist to Joseph as well - everything I said was for you, just got the name wrong - apologies Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 3:48 AM
WoW! Sandra, You have penned a well-written sad poetic write. The raw emotion leapt off the page.The content, imagery and metaphors were top notch. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved. Best wishes in the contest:-)Alexis
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM
Thank you so much :) hugs
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 11:11 PM
Exquisite poetry, Sandra! The words dance w/lively emotion. Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:51 PM
Thank you Freddie... hugs
Roper Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations on POTD, Sandra, great imagery.
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:51 PM
Thank you so much :) hugs
Romios Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations! Pangie
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:51 PM
Thank you... hugs
Nicole Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 7:24 PM
"bloodied like skies of dawn, reddened, unable to move around" No one deserves to be in such a moment. Your thoughts are deep and emotional. I can feel the pain within. Congratulations Sandra, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:52 PM
Thank you so much Brandy... my muse often digs through the layers of darkness! hugs
Murray Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 5:51 PM
Wonderful crafted words
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:52 PM
Thank you Paul!
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