Submissions by mel44
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I write as an outlet to make sense of my world and experiences. My purpose of sharing my words with others is in the hope that readers may identify with them insofar as what it means for them.
A Transcendence
Beyond our past and our dead
that which mourning did not erase
a passage for our soul exists
and remains for us to embrace
Each upon a journey
an expedition of survival
inward renaissance
preceding a revival
A personal pilgrimage
consciousness raising
psychology of self
internal appraising
Seeking revelation
a pathway to peace
awareness is dawning
liberating release
As our lives transcend
outside the literal sense
we...
that which mourning did not erase
a passage for our soul exists
and remains for us to embrace
Each upon a journey
an expedition of survival
inward renaissance
preceding a revival
A personal pilgrimage
consciousness raising
psychology of self
internal appraising
Seeking revelation
a pathway to peace
awareness is dawning
liberating release
As our lives transcend
outside the literal sense
we...
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Transformation
Adaptation
Sometimes
Not adorning light
Muddled
Shadowed
Grief upon invite
Agony
Distress
Unflavoured tone
Wishing
Remaining
Inside the known
Burdened
Fearful
Silent numbing
Carrying
Unbalanced
Before becoming
Insecure
Exposed
Outwardly broken
Then
Emerging
Pursuant
Slumbered spirit woken
Uprooting
Tackling
Thorns from begin
Confronting
Countering
Demons of within
Responding
Awaiting ...
Sometimes
Not adorning light
Muddled
Shadowed
Grief upon invite
Agony
Distress
Unflavoured tone
Wishing
Remaining
Inside the known
Burdened
Fearful
Silent numbing
Carrying
Unbalanced
Before becoming
Insecure
Exposed
Outwardly broken
Then
Emerging
Pursuant
Slumbered spirit woken
Uprooting
Tackling
Thorns from begin
Confronting
Countering
Demons of within
Responding
Awaiting ...
584 reads
4 Comments
Inspiring Woman
Bearing your experiences
rejoicing in hope
head on in your journeys
believing, you cope
strong and faithful
upon gratefulness you drew
goodness exists
your accepted world view
modest pride
offering dedication
praiseworthy causes
time, your donation
honouring the indigent
with an easy grin
alive, your compassion
no soul in sin
comforting the afflicted
those grieving
spiritual support
all worthy of receiving ...
rejoicing in hope
head on in your journeys
believing, you cope
strong and faithful
upon gratefulness you drew
goodness exists
your accepted world view
modest pride
offering dedication
praiseworthy causes
time, your donation
honouring the indigent
with an easy grin
alive, your compassion
no soul in sin
comforting the afflicted
those grieving
spiritual support
all worthy of receiving ...
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On Being Well
Intimate was my disease
Required ignorance did appease
But this unknown blinds my sight
Chest is heavy, exceptionally tight
An uneasy feel in being well
Apprehension, I sense it swell
Unquiet panic of no avail
Upon uncharted seas I sail
Grave loss of familiarity
Costly fee of predictability
New territory, undiscovered
Intimidated but recovered
A future yet to campaign
Unclear how to ascertain
Fearful, yet I hold...
Required ignorance did appease
But this unknown blinds my sight
Chest is heavy, exceptionally tight
An uneasy feel in being well
Apprehension, I sense it swell
Unquiet panic of no avail
Upon uncharted seas I sail
Grave loss of familiarity
Costly fee of predictability
New territory, undiscovered
Intimidated but recovered
A future yet to campaign
Unclear how to ascertain
Fearful, yet I hold...
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Messengers
Sacred are our tears
not a sign of weakness
allowing them to fall
messages they express
not meant to be captive
as feelings are not tame
emotional release
never shed in shame
conveying volumes
sharing empathy
experiencing with
delivering sympathy
proclaimers of love
as well as grief
offering compassion
couriers of relief
weeping with joy
crying in pain
healing the soul
time and again
...
not a sign of weakness
allowing them to fall
messages they express
not meant to be captive
as feelings are not tame
emotional release
never shed in shame
conveying volumes
sharing empathy
experiencing with
delivering sympathy
proclaimers of love
as well as grief
offering compassion
couriers of relief
weeping with joy
crying in pain
healing the soul
time and again
...
705 reads
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Spring in Bloom
Winter chills over and done
A new harvest has begun
Soft and gentle afternoon showers
Resurrecting seasonal flowers
Daffodils and tulips bloom
Windows open in my room
Leaves returning to the trees
Smelling spring upon the breeze
Honeysuckle scents fill the air
Yellow rapeseed bright with flare
Early hours, birds lively
Longer days, finally
Warmth of sun upon my face
Resting in my garden space
Nature offering a release
Providing solace and a peace
...
A new harvest has begun
Soft and gentle afternoon showers
Resurrecting seasonal flowers
Daffodils and tulips bloom
Windows open in my room
Leaves returning to the trees
Smelling spring upon the breeze
Honeysuckle scents fill the air
Yellow rapeseed bright with flare
Early hours, birds lively
Longer days, finally
Warmth of sun upon my face
Resting in my garden space
Nature offering a release
Providing solace and a peace
...
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Worthy Cause
I’ll carry on with courage
With my broken heart
Choosing hope over pain
That one may not depart
Allowing for the possible
A faith in believing
My heart upon my sleeve
Open for receiving
Remaining unprotected
Waiting with anticipation
Free and unrestricted
With love filled aspiration
Strength in vulnerability
Although a loss is mourned
Forever a worthy cause
Even after being scorned
Inspired by Is Love Overrated Competition
With my broken heart
Choosing hope over pain
That one may not depart
Allowing for the possible
A faith in believing
My heart upon my sleeve
Open for receiving
Remaining unprotected
Waiting with anticipation
Free and unrestricted
With love filled aspiration
Strength in vulnerability
Although a loss is mourned
Forever a worthy cause
Even after being scorned
Inspired by Is Love Overrated Competition
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Finally Aware
My past I must embrace
As experience does mould
An uneasy education
Worth its weight in gold
I cannot ignore
Years that helped create
Regardless of the pain
Their value shall not abate
No purpose in dismissing
Who or where I'm from
A history departed
Shaping who I've become
Learning to love oneself
Not always a simple task
Looking in a mirror
Not observing a mask
Raw and exposed
Feelings hard to bear
But unadorned, I am me
And finally aware
As experience does mould
An uneasy education
Worth its weight in gold
I cannot ignore
Years that helped create
Regardless of the pain
Their value shall not abate
No purpose in dismissing
Who or where I'm from
A history departed
Shaping who I've become
Learning to love oneself
Not always a simple task
Looking in a mirror
Not observing a mask
Raw and exposed
Feelings hard to bear
But unadorned, I am me
And finally aware
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Flickering Images
Flickering images
On walls of my room
Creating mystery
Lighting my tomb
Shadows simulate life
My eyes have visions
Fading together
Impressive collisions
Soft illumination
Inspiring sight
Simple wax persona
Kindling of light
On walls of my room
Creating mystery
Lighting my tomb
Shadows simulate life
My eyes have visions
Fading together
Impressive collisions
Soft illumination
Inspiring sight
Simple wax persona
Kindling of light
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Yardstick
Measured by your yardstick
not something I had planned
longing for your approval
I do not understand
Language meant to harm
as inside you hurt too
not for everyone to hear
but for a chosen few
A kindness within you
reserved not for family
compassion for others
although, none for me
A tongue sharp as a blade
cutting like a knife
penetrating words
come easily to life
Wounds ever present
despite war not embraced
scars upon the soul
never to be erased
...
not something I had planned
longing for your approval
I do not understand
Language meant to harm
as inside you hurt too
not for everyone to hear
but for a chosen few
A kindness within you
reserved not for family
compassion for others
although, none for me
A tongue sharp as a blade
cutting like a knife
penetrating words
come easily to life
Wounds ever present
despite war not embraced
scars upon the soul
never to be erased
...
581 reads
3 Comments
Not By Chance
Strangers we once were
Fighting the same illness
Isolated and on our own
Uncomfortable stillness
Entering the room
Tears betrayed your eyes
Immediately seeing
Your internal cries
Offering a tissue
We did not even glance
Compassion for another
Not meeting by chance
How much I knew your pain
I felt the same as well
Living in fear of stopping
Existing in our hell
Together in silence
Somehow we both knew
Camaraderie kindled
And quite quickly grew
...
Fighting the same illness
Isolated and on our own
Uncomfortable stillness
Entering the room
Tears betrayed your eyes
Immediately seeing
Your internal cries
Offering a tissue
We did not even glance
Compassion for another
Not meeting by chance
How much I knew your pain
I felt the same as well
Living in fear of stopping
Existing in our hell
Together in silence
Somehow we both knew
Camaraderie kindled
And quite quickly grew
...
732 reads
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Sand Scape
Wonders of nature never cease
Such a lovely masterpiece
A coastline’s canvas left untainted
Spiritual, the picture painted
Only ecology could leave this trace
And still have the power to erase
Almost an illusion to the eyes
Perfect reflection feigning sun rise
Like a sculptor’s magic hand
Stones are carving in the sand
Left behind by the ocean’s tide
Elements of beauty in every stride
As the rocks make their retreat
Composition easily complete
Seeing impressions of a tree ...
Such a lovely masterpiece
A coastline’s canvas left untainted
Spiritual, the picture painted
Only ecology could leave this trace
And still have the power to erase
Almost an illusion to the eyes
Perfect reflection feigning sun rise
Like a sculptor’s magic hand
Stones are carving in the sand
Left behind by the ocean’s tide
Elements of beauty in every stride
As the rocks make their retreat
Composition easily complete
Seeing impressions of a tree ...
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