Without the Light

The light is gone trapped behind gray clouds
Dull are the leaves as they flitter down
Damp is the air on the cold fall breeze
Scarce is the chatter of birds from the trees

Few are the pears hanging still
On most nights they are deeply chilled
But rose determined and strong
On the trellis it blooms right along..

Inspired by Brian Strand's Contest: 229

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/29/2016 9:01:00 PM

Sara, darn I couldn't see the picture of what inspired your poem Sara, but you did such an excellent job on this winning poem. I was enchanted by your first stanza leading to an exquisite ending! Congratulations on your placement. 7 ; )

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/30/2016 6:10:00 AM

Connie, I do not remember what picture I put in here and after so long of a period of time they go away and one has to go in and redo them..So I will think about it and see what I might have put in there..LOL..Sara..It might have been a running rose on a trellis ...

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 10/28/2016 6:44:00 PM

CONGRATS on your great write!:)

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/28/2016 4:49:00 PM

Lovely, Sara! congratulations! ...Fran

Elaine George

Date: 10/28/2016 4:17:00 PM

Many congrats on your will deserved win, Sara. Lainey

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/28/2016 4:21:00 PM

Thanks for your kind review ..I appreciate you stopping by, reading and taking time to comment..Sara

Cecil Hickman

Date: 11/5/2011 2:15:00 PM

a very inspiring picture that inspired your sincere and beautiful words,,a great write to read today as it is slightly gray though growing brighter as the day goes forward,,,Blessings..Cecil

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 11/1/2011 2:59:00 PM

* “I Had to Read This Reaching Into My Heart Sooo Deeply * Beautifully Written, Spoken &, Felt, In Stirrings Profound * Amazingly Beautiful Verse, More Than Just Once * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Sara * Painting A Truth In Somber Hues Which Plague So Many, Yet * The Beautiful Rose * In Strength to Rise & Reach Beyound The Gloom * You Are Sooo Beautiful * So Is This Verse * Polished for The Faves * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *

Rosalyn Lampkin

Date: 11/1/2011 12:54:00 PM

For today is a beatuiful day for all to dwell there in. Your poem makes my day more enjoyable to get me started along my way.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/1/2011 8:21:00 AM

wow that is some picture SARA,, the image in your poem,, fits the picture, all so well.... enjoyed,..p.d.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/1/2011 6:01:00 AM

Tis the first of November and the day is starting out beautiful. The poetry I am reading this morning is very diverse and should make my whole day enjoyable as I read it. Your hearts are overflowing onto your paper and makes such amazing reading. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Sara. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/28/2016 4:24:00 PM

Just looking over an old one and those who commented..I was wondering about you and how you and your family are doing??Sara