Beyond Despair
despair
heavy, discordant
stomping, injuring, impeding
stamina, outlook, impulse, dreams
refreshing, aiding, inspiriting
priceless, heartfelt
hope
In the night sky, a lone star's light,
My heart's scar, a poetic sight.
It murmurs tales of yearning, woe,
Inspiriting words that I bestow.
Loneliness, my muse, its bitter caress,
Directs my pen, igniting finesse.
Through verses mournful, emotions fly,
Turning pain to pearls, oh so high.
Each line penned, loneliness finds reprieve,
A bond forms, a moment to believe.
In solitude, my words freely roam,
A poetic tome, my heart's sweet home.
A decidedly good morning,
Risen upon the land—yet—
More risen are the eyes and the
Lips that plan to speak blessed things
Mustering out a smile
From a despondent stranger,
As they return the favor
With a gracious compliment
City life bustling in joyous
Productivity—lighthearted humor
Inspiriting the pleasers
And complainers alike
Daylight lapsing—pulling shadows,
Making way for
Memorable evenings,
Dowsed in hospitable company
2.20.20
Note: Something a little lighter today!
The wind a blanket of the night,
Invites a welcoming dream,
Of aw inspiriting delusions.
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