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Tell All the Truth

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Tears come unbidden to my eyes,
no matter how I struggle against them -
I am blanketed by sorrow, instead of your arms.

Night seems unending when I'm alone with my thoughts;
they seem to betray strength I once believed I had.

Too much grief and too many worries have worn me thin,
yet sleep remains elusive - perhaps I fear to dream,
to find something within the shadows
that light cannot seem to sustain.

I remain bereft, muted by emotions
overwhelming silence,
far too deep to fathom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Tell all the Truth but tell it slant- 

Success in Circuit lies 

Too bright for our infirm Delight 

The Truth's superb surprise

 

As Lightning to the Children eased

With explanation kind

The Truth must dazzle gradually

Or every man be blind- 

 
by Emily Dickinson 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Danny Beatty gold member
    November 7

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    there are remnants of sorrow resounding within this poem, memories that linger even when smiles have returned to lift your eyes.

    good luck in the contest.


  • Lord Gegishov
    November 6

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    The depth of this beautiful poem can easily swallow up the unsuspecting reader. I feel as though I am learning to swim for the first time. But alas! no matter how skilled a swimmer, a deluge will conquer regardless. Your words, my friend, are that deluge.

  • soundwave -
    November 3
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    this is beautiful. i especially loved the end.


  • Beautiful-N-Broken silver member
    November 3

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    Too much grief and too many worries have worn me thin,
    yet sleep remains elusive - perhaps I fear to dream,
    to find something within the shadows
    that light cannot seem to sustain.

    I especially loved this stanza. This was an amazing write, I connected to it as I am sure so many people have. Keep up the great writing!


  • the charmed one
    November 3

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    wow iam speechless . this poem rely spoke to me , every word . you are amazing writer i love this

  • Bad Bill
    November 3

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    Poignant, and beautifully expressed, poetry. There is a controlled quality here which demonstrates poetic maturity and intelligence.

    Excellent,

    Bill

  • Virulent Malice
    November 3

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    I liked the line "I am blanketed by sorrow, instead of your arms." Reminds me of lyrics to a Thrice song called "Digital Sea" where the line goes "I awoke, cold and alone, adrift in the open sea. Caught up in regrets, tangled in nets, instead of your arms wrapped around me."
    Great writing as always, my only hinge is that it feels like there will be rhymes in some places and there isn't. I can't even explain why it does and its not a real critique, just a musing.


  • Jonbug gold member
    November 3

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    "I am blanketed by sorrow, instead of your arms."

    A brilliant line!


  • just mercedes gold member
    November 3
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    bare, bared - good work, starkly honest


  • michael thomas gold member
    November 3
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    Nice job Wanda. Tight and lovely.


  • Amera gold member
    November 2

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    This poem tugs at the heart strings with each line bringing the reader closer and closer to the loneliness that the story portrays. Well done!

    Love,
    Amera


  • mgmc gold member
    November 2

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    Sad, beautiful, fits the prompt very well. Each word seems well used and the whole well structured!

  • Michaelzaza
    November 2
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    sad......but beautiful

    nice use of metaphore.

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