Horrified by my own shadow, I retreat
but the cold walls of indifference repel me
despair clings to my fearful heart
emptying it of all hope
am I dying as I lose all my desires!
my smile has never been more artificial
the lonely ocean lures my ghosts of aloneness
offering refuge in its suspended waves
the jaded feelings set sail to darkness
not afraid of sinking in the quagmire of hopelessness
the sun offers nothing new or exciting each day
so I warmly embrace the chill night
waiting for eternal sleep.
Oh so poignant Punam. Leaves me feeling sad.
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I am sorry it does, Sadje.
Thanks.
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Take care.
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🤗❤️
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💜
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This speaks loud of lonely despair. Very well conveyed this emotion Punam.
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Thanks so much, Radhika.
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It’s painful. But it’s very beautiful. You talent shines.
xoxoxo
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Thanks so much, dear Gabriela. ❤️
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There is a lot going on here…this journey of self-discovery. Despair is a treacherous hope-sucking beast. 🙏🏻💓🤗
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Thanks, ma! 🙏🏼❤️
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Amazing! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Your welcome!😁
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Beautifully sad.
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Loneliness is.
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It is.
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great use of the prompts … you make emotions tangible, that’s real talent!
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Thanks, sis.
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welcome!
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What Kate said, Punam. I can feel the loneliness through your poem.
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Thanks, Tracy.
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You’re welcome.
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Wow. That is powerful, Punam. Phew. A lovely poem.🙏
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Thanks a lot, Jeff. Very kind of you. 🙏🏼
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Felt too real Poonam. The emotions almost touch me where they shoudln’t. Absolutely wonderful writing.
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🙏🏼 That’s a wonderful compliment, Mou. Thank you.
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So sad but so beautiful Punam…😊😊😊
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the cold walls of indifference – wow – only you can conjure up these magnificent phrases!
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Gina, your words always mean so much! Thanks so much.
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Punam, a poem that explores the depths of loneliness and despair. Beautifully written! ❤
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend too! ❤️
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If you hadn’t made the prompts obvious I’d never have guessed. This was very dark but mesmerizing with all the emotion! Great job!
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Val, you are very kind! Thanks so much.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks, Chuck.
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Quite sombre. But beautiful verse😓
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Thanks a lot, Jude.
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A pleasure 😊
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