I can't escape
the dismal fate
I've suffered through the years.
Alone, I cry
wishing that I
could shed my hidden fears.
Birds fly
the stormy sky
witnessing my tears.
Author notes
Picture Credit: Nighttime angel.
950 points, ended May 7, 2008, 12 entries
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Short but strong. I like the style of this piece, it makes an impact on the reader and is well done.
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awww this is so sad..xxx
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this is one poem that I can relate to as I'm sure that others can too. the first 2 stanzas are what hit me the hardest. such a sad poem.. excellent take on the prompt and excellent poem
good luck
kat
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I can relate to this very much, like you reached into my soul. Beautifully written.
Hugs, Annie
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Beautiful Al...you touched my heart...mary
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Excellent
Oh my what a beautiful creation for the picture. Such touching words. Best of luck in the contest.
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Very nice flowing piece written for the masses. I have great respect for that. My best wishes in the contest.
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you have me in tears beuatiful writing good luck peter
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Sadness reaps
Such heart ache and all those tears
Good luck in the contest
Julie
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A very sad take on the prompt that I can very much relate to!! Beautifull done!
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