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By neopoet contests, 12 October, 2024

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

Trail

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