Rising from the wind
on this October morn
are whispers of a ghost…
Eager to be heard
they echo through corridors
of the mind and bring
numbing grayness to the day.
I glimpse the brilliance
you possessed,
tall, strong - virile
quickly blown out
like a candle’s flame,
smoke swirled
seeking escape…
Sanctuary was found,
at least I hope.
I still question your methods
wondering, if peace
could have come
by a different course.
Fate is merciless
and cruel enough by itself
without a helping hand.
Now another year lands
adding to the pile,
much like autumn leaves
which litter the ground.
A day spent in remembrance...
tears mark grief’s return,
as another leaf falls.
Author notes
using this picture as well as the quote
'The cries I hear are my own'
Written October 25th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Talent Show...(Round 2) invite only by poet2angels.
300 points, ended November 13, 2006, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Good morning looneyeclipse. Thank you for your kind thoughts on this I truely appreciate it
blessings
Sandi
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That was a beautiful take on the picture. It caught my attention right away, and held it for the duration, and that's saying something considering I bore easily lol j/k.
I liked the mystery, the imagination, and the story-telling all wrapped up into a brillint poetic piece. Thanks for posting your poem, and good luck in the contest.
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Good morning Lynda, thank you so much for your gracious thoughts I truly appreciate it
I really have come to loath October, I wish the month would just skip each year, too many memories.
thanks again! blessings Sandi
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Sandi
This is beautiful! When I found this pic, it really hit me hard, and I knew that it would not touch others as it had me. You have done it justice!
As Jazzy already said we can feel the sorrow spilling from your words. My favorite of the titles also inspired you...
You have touched me sigh~
Lovely piece!
Lynda
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Thank you Jasminerose, your kind thoughts are a balm to my heart
many blessings Sandi
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Beautiful poem!
Oh Sandi
Your poem is simply lovely with sorrow spilling from each poetic word
I lost my younger brother on the same day you lost your beloved husband, I feel the heartache and share in your sorrowful write
Brilliantly written!
A beautiful, touching piece of poetry you have shared from your heart!
Thank you for entering
Jasminerose
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Thank you Sis
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Wonderful write my dear
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Thank you Brian, not only for your wonderful thoughts but the silly ones as well, I really needed to smile today my friend
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Excellent
Indeed Sandi you have hit the sad point to this poem and the contest. This is an excellent write my dear friend wishing you the best off luck hmmm not too much though as i am in it too na not really hope you do well this is brilliant best wishes Brian. -
Dear Legend, I'm afraid to say it is very personal, this week marks the anniversary of my late husbands passing...and yes he took his own life. I was hoping to have a better day today considering it's my birthday, but what can I say, the memory will never fade away completely. Thank God ofr his blessing of Herman in my life, he's here with me sharing my tears. Thank you as ever for your kind thoughts and words of encouragement my friend
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Sandi What a sad write this seems But then sad was asked for as one of the options.Am I right in assuming this persons took their own life It reads that way so i hope I have not got it wrong.It almost seems as if this is a personal piece I hope not. A great write as always I have yet to settle on my entry but strangely I have selected this image I just hope i can come somewhere near this on Good luck in the contest
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