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redeemed


I've  learned there are monsters.
They steal
the light,
 laughter and hope.

In my learning to live again
struggle
 I also found
angels.
Not in the sense that
I saw wings.
But I  did find purity;
a sense of kindness
for no reason.

A Just is and just because.

 I found 
 laughter that
fell like rain in a hot desert
and it heals.

 
Slowly I rose
again from the midst
of sorrows
and
beneath  the anger,
I found the shadow
of the person I was.
To catch a glimpse of the
Woman I was meant to be.

Me.

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  • Nogod
    February 5, 2008

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    There used to be a writer on this site (who intro'd me to this site as a matter of fact) oh, about 6, 7 years ago? You've written in her style, and I loved her style oh so much.

    Your poem brings back oh so many memories......

    Ta.


    • Catressa
      February 6, 2008
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      That is the best compliment I can be given.
      Thank You


  • catz Moderators member
    February 4, 2008

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    This is just beautiful.

    I found
    laughter that
    fell like rain in a hot desert
    and it heals.

    This little stanza grabbed me, but gently so, as it struck so many chords within me. A beautifully superb write.. I'm ready to go back for the third read

    Dee


  • poetryality silver member
    February 4, 2008

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    I have learned that life must balance. Sorrow induces happiness and vice versa. There is a calm tone to these words, as if the settling has conjoined itself with a peace that hid itself for a time. There are seasons written here. They spew from that inner-child that wanted so desperately to be embraced. Simply beautiful, and liberating. I wish you well in the Comp dear one.


    Much Love & Many Blessings ♥

    Renee


  • grannyeri gold member
    January 30, 2008

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    Liked the flow of this poem, and the deep thoughts you have expressed so well with these words. Not sure of why the lines are indented at times or if that was just a font issue. Great ending.


  • ecrivain01 gold member
    January 23, 2008

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    Intriguing write ...

    and your cheering section has already co-opted anything I might have said in addition. Nicely done.


  • Captain Redundant gold member
    January 22, 2008

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    Angels

    First,

    I have read two pieces here that I read as unusual. First a sonnet, and now this. I struggle to write with word economy, to express a lot with few words, to use abstract image and unusual usage to paint an accessable concept. From that perspective, I read and re-read this one as a clinic. Again, I'm tempted to scroll down to the comments to see who you are. But it's better with no bias, no roadmap to your "style".

    I struggle like this as my own years multiply. I have ears for no gods but those I can grasp in a simple little mind, those angels you speak of.


    "A Just is and just because.


    I found
    laughter that
    fell like rain in a hot desert
    and it heals."

    Not only creative phrasing, this passage is medicine. The witnessing of the occasional selfless act, the laughter of a child, these are the things that keep me going, keep me writing, roadmaps, back to my "self". This is how I would write, if I could.


    Peace


  • MuddyKing
    January 20, 2008

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    excellence is rare

    A Just is and just because.


    what other reasons are there, this is honest and profound and in my opinion...a new favorite of yours
    we all need an angel now and then
    although some deserve them more I suppose

    love this write Cat

    best wishes
    peace and hugs
    Muddy


  • kirbysman Moderators member
    January 20, 2008

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    And some dude in Ohio couldn't be happier about that little one. Becoming who we were meant to be is where it's at isn't it. Just getting there is sometimes quite a trip though. Roadblocks, detours and speed bumps - friggin' things sure complicate the travel. But, as you note, there's usually help along the way if you can just find it. Maybe it's AAA that helps, i.e., Adversitie's Angels Anonymous. Good organization there, yanno.


    Paul


  • Nicolette gold member
    January 20, 2008

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    I love this poem and the process, the circling back to wholeness. There are indeed dragons among us, but also angels - we just have to look and we'll find them.... and then find the "me" again too.

    Beautiful poetry, my friend...the voice here is deep and meaningful.

    ~ Nicolette


  • tara wilson gold member
    January 20, 2008

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    "I found
    laughter that
    fell like rain in a hot desert
    and it heals."..love those lines..

    this is a lovely redemption.

    A beautiful poem..



  • Night Hope gold member
    January 19, 2008
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    "In my learning to live again
    struggle
    I also found
    angels."

    Me, too, Sweetie...& you were one of the very first to arrive, my Friend. I felt the breeze lift my hair as you sailed by. Good luck in Rob's contest, Dear Heart. Wanda


  • arafura
    January 19, 2008

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    beneath the anger...

    You found much more than a shadow I think... you found a woman of substance! This is a wonderful introspective work my friend. A thoughtful exercise in self exploration and so very well written! Good luck in the contest!


  • Frozentearz
    January 19, 2008

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    I need to say wow within this one my Dear one,
    When you speak of not seeing wings but know that Angels are there, it reminds of the wind thing we cain't see it but we feel it so we put our faith in it being there, so we feel it. It is wonderful when these things can come pick us up and set us back on our way
    of being who we are,
    I have gone on lol. but see your poem left me with some deep pondering of my own,
    Thanks for sharing, many blessings,
    Frozentearz

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