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Congratulations to This week’s winner Trail
DRIFTING CLOUDS
The sun rises a little earlier each day
And each day is brighter than the last
On evenings I walk out to see the sunset
And I walk back with a rested soul
I've tried to be more sincere with myself
To hold my own hand
As I walk through the darkness
To sing to myself once in a while
So that I can hear a voice
Of someone who loves me
It hasn't been an easy ride
But the clouds are coming back from the south now
And with each wave I get a feeling
That it's all going to be alright
I'm waiting for the first rains of the season
Hoping that just maybe
The heavy part of my soul
Will be washed clean
And I can smile again
Even if it's just for a while
I carry a weight in my heart
But when the breeze blows, I look up
I am stunned by the majesty of the clouds
And of the moon, and the stars
This, I think
Is how I survived for so long
A.Swantalala
Michael Anthony
8 months 3 weeks ago
Beautiful poem! Well done and
Beautiful poem! Well done and congrats!
"I've tried to be more sincere with myself
To hold my own hand
As I walk through the darkness
To sing to myself once in a while
So that I can hear a voice
Of someone who loves me"
*Wonderful stanza!*
Best
Trail
8 months 3 weeks ago
As we walk through the darkness
I honestly didn't think it would win. But I'm glad it resonates so well with a number of people. Thank you for reading my poem and leaving a comment Michael. Much appreciated
Leslie
8 months 3 weeks ago
Trail
Your words never cease to enrich my soul. What to say about a man like you? You simply are amazing!
Trail
8 months 3 weeks ago
You're an inspiration
Sometimes when I'm writing a piece, I imagine how it will come across to you, and I believe that pushes me to do a little better. Thank you, my friend
Candlewitch
8 months 3 weeks ago
Congratulations on the
Congratulations on the winning poem!
*hugs, Cat
Trail
8 months 3 weeks ago
Thanks, you're amazing
I had stopped trying to participate in the poem of the week and I only started because of you. Thank you
Candlewitch
8 months 3 weeks ago
Dear Michael,
You are very welcome ;) I know a winner when I see one!
*hugs, Cat
Stewart Buxton
8 months 3 weeks ago
"So I can hear a voice of someone who loves me."
Beautiful poem. Tugged at the heart and mind quite a bit. Best regards, Stewart
Trail
8 months 3 weeks ago
sometimes self love is the only one we get
It's a hard world to live in right now. At least we have poetry to help us through the worst
But I'm glad my poem spoke to you Stewart. Thank you
scribbler
8 months 3 weeks ago
Congrats Trail
An excellent poem