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Best Poems Written by Linda Martens

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My Drowning Heart

The drowning is coming to my heart 
And I am at a loss of words this time
My fearful thoughts are a shadow
Of what I dare to express in words

What is that I hear from you
That you must carry my heart away
To the distant gaping hole of  distrust
To a place where I am left cold

I can’t hold on forever to this nothingness
The ridicule and false promises to change
There is a trail of lies between us
 I have been trapped in  the deception  of you

My  heart shall be better without you
For we were not meant to be in this world
You cannot blind me with your spell any longer
I have learned to love myself and want more

So turn your back and walk into my past
And only then will my heart begin to heal
There will  be no tears shed for you 
In my smile I am finding peace at last

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Abbey-Lane

You were my friend until you went away
I cry when I think of you
But you are running with others of your kind
With no boundaries and free

You were my soul mate until you went away
I could confide to you everything
You listened but never judged me
We were so different yet so the same
In our world together

You were my companion until you left me
You were loyal your whole life
The tender moments we shared never to be forgotton
The tears I shed you must hear

You were my  precious Abbey until you went away
Your bright brown eyes grew lifeless and indifferent
Until we meet again know I miss you
My dear Abbey

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Tears of a Woman

Softly weeping
    alone
     suffering
        in silence

 shame
  weakness
    fear
      loss

 mistakes made
    love lost
     fear of the world
       of dying

tears no-one sees
  hidden well
    veil of false courage
        a woman who has it all

sensitive
   loving
      kind
        tender

strength
   purpose
    hope
     dreams

I will dry my eyes
    and begin today
         the tears of a woman 
                will have to wait

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The Blanket of Hope

There is a sense of peace and tranquillity now 
 what transpired a little over an hour ago 
will forever change my life as well as yours.

But first I will relish this calm before the storm 
 Even though I know this is a blanket
 that has been pulled over this side of the world
 I will enjoy it in my fantasy until the mood breaks once again

They want us to feel safe again.
 In our minds we will have the everlasting hope 
that plagues each and everyone of us
The wish and promise of peace

 We convince ourselves that we are safe and the malice has moved on
 To another group of  victims of misfortune 
.Have we not had our share of terror for at least a hundred years 
Have we not suffered enough

 The blanket is starting to lift and the terror is bubbling in my soul
This is to be the end  of everything we take for granted
The noise is deafening and they are descending upon us
The blanket has lifted

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It's Christmas Day All Over the World

It’s time for Christmas all over the world
There’s a change in most people’s hearts
A flame of generosity starts to emerge
Giving to all those children in need

A game of checkers, a doll or a bright fire engine
Will light up the eyes on Christmas morning
Of children who otherwise would have nothing
So worth it to imagine their smiles 

A box of food arriving on the door step
Anonymously given to the parents
So they can provide a meal  on that special day
A treasure to be found and never forgotten

If only there was no need to give at Christmas
Every child would have a glow about them
Enough food and toys to satisfy any hunger
No child in the world to ever go without

Its time for Christmas all over the world
If only the blessed would not forget
The children out there who have nothing
The gift from your heart will always be with them

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Last Leaf of Autumn

Autumn is over and winter approaches
The leaves are dying and falling
Onto the ground and then beneath the earth
To begin a rebirth  for the new year

Autumn is the time of year I fell in love
He was my friend, my lover, my life
We used to walk in the sunshine and rain
Enveloped in his arms I could stay forever

My hand he would hold almost too tight
He too was happy and afraid  all the same
For was our love  enough to endure 
My time on earth was almost spent

We married one late November day
The skies were full of snow to fall
We gently said our I dos and became man and wife
And then it was time for me to go

We said our goodbyes and held each other  tight
He was afraid to let me go one last time
I held his face and memorized  all I could
To carry on my next journey beyond

Winter is over and spring approaches
The leaves are budding and turning green
When he looks up to the sky and misses me
One beautiful  autumn leaf falls gently to his feet

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The Abyss

The abyss


The sea below 
the cliff 
a black abyss
awaits

The colour  blue
in the sun
benign, invites me
to surrender

Joyful abandon
promised
with courage
will be mine

Waves smashing
angry
impatient
waiting for me

Hesitation
timing is wrong
the pull of love
is stronger

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And I Smile

And I Smile

The thought of you comes to mind
And I smile
As a boy you lit up my heart
And my life

You jumped into my arms
With a gleeful laugh
And I held you tight
Every morning

This passed as you became older
But the memory I carry
You were still full of life
Every day

You are now a man
To be proud of in every way
Through harsh times and good
Every year

The thought of you comes to mind
And I smile
As a son you’ve warmed my heart
All of my life

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Christmas This Year

Forget to count the presents under the tree
Look beyond the gifts and tinsel
they will be tucked away or forgotten

Forget the gnarly parking lots 
Soon everyone will go home
Failing at finding the perfect gift

Forget to buy that little black dress
that is just 1 size too small
and will only be worn once

Forget to drink at all the parties
and then not remember how you got home
or how you acted in front of your boss

Forget how little money you have this year
and using credit til you exceed your limit
buying high price items till you are broke

Don't forget the homeless that will receive no gifts
no thought of tinsel only hunger

Don't forget the ones that have no cars. They have no worries of full
parking lots  They would just like to have bus fare

Don't forget the ones that don't need or want a little black dress.
 There are no parties for them to attend 
They would prefer a second hand jacket to stay warm

Don't forget the ones who have no money.
 No cash or credit cards to buy the things they need. 
Their only wish is a warm blanket to sleep with on cold winter night

Don't forget the meaning of Christmas. Giving  to others less fortunate
sharing and loving each other.

Don't forget

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In Memory of a Friend

Joyce was my friend
We met as adults both troubled in our own way
Her smile brighter than any star
Her laugh just as contagious

She was a patient person more so than I
And her dreams were big but she didn’t care
She worked at three jobs to make them come true
Her dream was to retire at fifty

She was an animal lover and had a menagerie of pets
She was tireless in making them  happy and healthy
Even strays had a home at her house
Never turning one away

We helped each other through bad times and shared our good ones
and could tell each other anything
We would whisper and giggle while sipping tea
At some small secret we shared

Christmas was our favorite time of year 
and we would hunt for precious ornaments for our trees
And we would celebrate when we found just the right one
Her favorite was a beautiful angel for  the top of her tree

Joyce passed away at the age of fifty
After fighting a courageous battle
She was dignified and loving to the end
She only cared how it hurt me

I think of you Joyce every day
Bittersweet memories
I miss you
You are my Angel