Shadows consume compassion
leaving a trail
of rattling regrets
to haunt,
as emotions seek refuge
in the solitary confinement
of self.
Hoarse cries echo
from chambers raped bare
of hope.
Author notes
Prompt: Estrangement
Visual Art Credits: Georgi Matevosjan ( 1992 ) - "Estrangement"
http://www.art.net/TheGallery/Stalker/html/matevos2.html
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A contest entry
- PIF - 10 Poets/10 Lines/1 Hour by poetryality.
525 points, ended November 26, 2007, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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i like
your turn a very nice phrase....
i shouldnt like to be here often....
but everyone ought to be here once...
to know who they are.
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It is always a pleasure to come to your site and read your lovely poetry I am never disappointed when I do
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Oh Wow! This strikes solidly on the topic so poetically strong!Merits more than it was granted in my humble sight.
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First off, I have to giggle at Rosewood's comment about not entering contests that you are in
I've felt that way a time or 300 myself!
You have, once again, captured the very essence of the prompt, and it's very easy to see why this piece took the silver chalice.
Great job Bel!!!
Congrats on your win!!
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This is heart-wrenching. Very powerful and sad. Well done, congrats on trophy
Love you,
Lil
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Congrats on Silver. Your poem is excellent as always, Sis... Beautifully sad...
Lynda
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You have captured the essence of the prompt with what seems to be great ease poet. Your words do spin a tale of estrangement and are well worked to convey a strong message. Excellent! Thank you for this entry in my contest and I wish you the best.
Much Love ♥
Renee
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My friend, your words are like whispers among screams they carry and convey the truth.
well done!
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Okay...
I did not see your name until after I entered...
this is a poignant reminder of why I don't enter contests where you've entered :)
Well done!
Good luck in the contest.
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