Escape

my soul tires of drifting
shallow waters of solitude's sea,
where the only sound heard
belongs to melancholy sighs,

take my hand, take my heart
escaping through somber passages,
seeking liaisons on gentle winds
caressing laughter's voice,

painting our own abstract wonder
and reflection will flow free,
timelessly, upon indefinite rivers
capable of holding love afloat~

Author notes

Word Bank option #4

A contest entry

A few word banks.. by kimberlee meredith. 450 points, ended September 8, 2008, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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individuality
September 13

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a good piece of poetry penned, ah love, it can be kept afloat, all we need to do is sing its name within our hearts and it will forever rise on the waters of this mad life.
kimberlee meredith
September 2, 2008

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First off...
The picture is beautiful! I love it, a great addition to the poem (or vice versa!).
This has such intense, yet gentle emotion in it. It flows so nicely, leaving the softest impression in mind.

"upon indefinite rivers
capable of holding love afloat~"
--Magnificent!! I put river into this bank, thinking it could serve as a really good metaphor for something. I couldn't have gotten a better line...

Thanks for entering my contest and best of luck!!!
- Carolina Moon
  September 8, 2008
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  Thank you for the honor of Gold. I enjoyed writing for your first contest. I wish you success with all your future ones.
Aussie Gypsy
September 1, 2008

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I never would have guessed at all that this was a word bank. I am yet to try one but can't wait. It is such a gentle write with an uplifting ending to counteract the sadness this holds. Best to you in the contest
kiwigirljacks
September 1, 2008
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Beautifully soft! Starts with sadness and ends with hope! Sigh.. just lovely hun!
- Carolina Moon
  September 1, 2008
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  Hey there stranger! Thank you. I hope you are well.
AliceinPoetryLand
September 1, 2008

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Ahh just beautiful! Who would know this is a wordbank contest!This has such an ethereal feel and flow about it.
All the best with this
Gaylene
- Carolina Moon
  September 1, 2008
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  Thank you for the sweet comment.
Wandering Woodchuck
August 31, 2008

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As usual, a very sweet and emotional poem. I can see this poem doing very well in the contest. Best wishes.

Mike
- Carolina Moon
  August 31, 2008
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  Thanks for the encouraging words Chucks..I appreciate your kindness.