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Like A River
by Regis Auffray

Friday, August 15, 2008
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Like A River
 
Sorrow flows
Like a river
The sands of memories
Strangle the soul
The silt of regret
Stifle the spirit
The ache of (your) absence
The resulting emptiness
Congest the heart
The flotsam of circumstance
Smothers all hope of happiness
Gives rise to a flood of tears
 
Sorrow like a river
Overflows its banks
 
Waiting for a rainbow
It feels like drowning
 
 

© Copyright 2008     Regis Auffray


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Reviewed by Nicole Weaver 8/22/2009
Regis,
I will never tire reading your poems, each piece I read begs my soul to keep on reading so i can indulge in more powerfully written words.
Mil merci mon ami.
Nicole
Reviewed by kg cummings 2/5/2009
Your words capture the root of sorrow. Very well done. Your friend, Kathy
Reviewed by Z McClure 1/23/2009
First of all, the photo complimented your poem, and you make sorrow so tangible that my own heart ached as I read this. But that rainbow!
What a potent mood you convey!

~Zach
Reviewed by Mildred Kisor 1/14/2009
Regis, thanks for sharing this poem. We all experience sadness and sorrow at some time but your works have a soothing effect. Very good.
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 12/31/2008
I started to float...but almost drowned reading the last line!!

Masterfully written!!

Love TinkaSweets
Reviewed by Marie Wadsworth 12/28/2008
This wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting some natural earthy write. This has a sad surrealness that reflects the natural flow of emotions. Intriquing and gripping write.
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson 11/20/2008
Regis, I like this a lot. Your last two lines say so very much...because although this is filled with sadness, (which you have written about beautifully), you close with hope...as you wait for the rainbow.
Reviewed by Soy Criada 10/31/2008
Where and how did you learn to write with such imagery.Another master piece. it takes the breath away.very good. I enjoy it, it is like entering into a new field of knowledge.
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 10/13/2008
Beautiful, one of the BEST from YOUR POEMS!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain 10/11/2008
Regis,

Great photos always adorn your poems - each blending together to form uniquely, well-thought out masterpieces - brilliant work!


Best always,

Lance
Reviewed by Kenny Moon 9/28/2008
God knows there's plenty of reasons to be engulfed by sadness, bereavement to name just one.

Tony Bennett sings, Isn't it a Lovely Day. It's a great life! he says. And then qualifies his statement with, Well, think of the alternative... it's a lovely day!

Smile! :-)
Reviewed by Frieda Groffy 9/26/2008
oh yes! I know the feeling!
Reviewed by David Delaney 9/25/2008
Who can better write of loss than a poet, beautiful words mate.

Dave.
Reviewed by Mark Chevalier (Reader) 9/12/2008
You captured the essence of the burning heart. The feelings of loss run deep, and are overwhelming.

All the best,
Mark
Reviewed by Cryssa C 9/11/2008
Your poem carries sorrow, but also hope...like the rainbow...and a promise of a better time to come.
Cryssa
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald 9/9/2008
How very true. Sorrow can overtake you and hard to recover.

hugs'
Kathy
Reviewed by Michael Guy 9/8/2008
That's very true; I never would've guessed the content from the title. Too much sorrow is a flood you can't stop. Luckily you're not like that...
Reviewed by Micki Peluso 9/6/2008
Dear Regis,

I think I like this the best of them all--so far :) Your meter is much better in this one too and it's simply beautiful.

Micki Peluso
Reviewed by Richard Orey 9/4/2008
"Sorrow flows like a river..."

"Sorrow like a river
Overflows its banks..."

What brilliant analogies, Reg! Such a painful experience shared with images we all understand.

This is good work. I mean, really good!

Richard
Reviewed by John Flanagan 8/28/2008
Waving and drowning at the same time and with perefect images to carry the theme. A very moving piece of writing.
John
Reviewed by Debra Baker 8/26/2008
Reg
This poem depict the depths of emotion left in one of a broken heart. I loved " Sorrow like a river Overflows its banks." A touching poem.
Reviewed by Pamela garner 8/26/2008
Many times our emotions get the best of us and we feel like this.. Thanks for sharing..Pamela
Reviewed by William Bonilla 8/25/2008
A sad write Yet well Penned
Thank you regis
For sharing peace be with you

William
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper 8/25/2008
love it Reg and you're right about the culprits, us humans suffer from quite a few things
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 8/25/2008
Yes Regis it does. Thank you for sharing.


May The Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
Reviewed by Sandie May Angel-Joyce 8/24/2008
Sad poem, but powerful emotion. Hope you are okay, Regis.

Sandie Angel :(
Reviewed by Tabitha Carter 8/24/2008
It makes me tingle with pity...a good one, by the way. Emotional.
Reviewed by William Potter 8/23/2008
Hi Reg,

This is the first poem of yours that I have read. So sad, but so well written. I hope you are feeling better.

Take care,


William.
Reviewed by Suzie Palmer 8/22/2008
Most beautiful Regis...
May the rainbow come and then the sunshine too, to beam through your heart and clear sadness from all the space needed to allow the love you truly deserve to come flooding through.... From within, outside, from everywhere..... May your love light in your heart for you..... and keep loving us... Because we love YOU!!
Love you Regis :-D
Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello 8/21/2008
Hello Regis,

Very heart rending. Tears flow to decongest the heart, but love is as faithful as the sunrise that comes again...to brighten the mornings.

Cynthia
Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater 8/20/2008
I'm throwing you a lifeline, Reg...sandbags and grab on to the hockey stick...I'll pull you to shore and build you a fire to re-warm your heart...rivers bend, rivers dry up, and rivers feed our emotions which are always on the move...Canadian rivers are known to be more chilly on the heart...be well.

Love,
Sage
Reviewed by Morning Star 8/20/2008
Wow it sounds like your heart is drowning in tears
of pain and sadness
Your words captured a deep lonely feelings
And emotions!
Outstanding write!!
Peace Love and Light....Morning Star
Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat 8/20/2008
Regis,

you tell of sorrow so beautifully with your words.

Mary
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope) 8/20/2008
No better way can sadness be described in a poetic form. Great work my friend
Reviewed by Sheila Roy 8/19/2008
Sounds like you miss someone, Regis. Beautifully sad sentiments. Thank you for sharing these words! Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 8/19/2008
Too sad for words. The river is a perfect metaphor. Must be some consolation to be able to write beautifully, in pain or out.
But then pain could be said to be the mother of creativity. (Not sure who the father is. . .a common laborer?} Thank you for continuing to share your deeply sincere and well-thought-out
and linguistically-gratifying creations, mon ami. Je t'aime! 'Feeleess'
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price 8/19/2008
your heart breaking words make me sad. But I would rather live with regrets and loss than to have never loved at all. Awesome write, though. Liz
Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G 8/19/2008
Hi ya' Reg, I love your NEW Bio page/pict. This poem saddened me, I know it's been awhile since I've been here and to STAY awhile I will do, writing and life has taken up my space!
Your imagery is astounding!
CHEER UP CHARLIE/Regi - ;)
I care and our friendship will always remain strong as EVER!!! Don't you forget it, I love your emails!
As the ship pulls out
a new destiny is awaiting
SEE! the rainbow rising...
WRITE-ON!
Warmest Blessings, rays of sunshine and healing of heart and Soul to you Reg!
STay Positive!
Love and Hugs, Warrior Purple Passion Soulful SHEExooo
In this poem, you write with such depth of this deep river you are journeying, try not to stay too long!
The SUN is comin' up...

Reviewed by Denise Edwards 8/19/2008
aaah, Regis! Your words flow as smooth as the river, rippling with deep feeling and a tide of sadness. A great write, my friend!
Love and peace!
Reviewed by Axilea MU 8/18/2008
I like the concision, the short lines in this poem.
Lovely conclusion.

Axilea
Reviewed by Regino Gonzales, Jr. 8/18/2008
Sad but beautiful Reg. Sorrow will pass. Cheer up my friend.


Sincerely,

Regino
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart 8/18/2008
This one brought my tears Regis. The descriptives are exceptional.
Reviewed by Jon Willey 8/17/2008
-- "the flotsam of circumstance, smothers all hope of happiness" --
-- such a prophetic line -- the truth of that statement is in fact applicable to a plethora of human circumstances -- thanks for a great poem - with great insight into human emotions -- God bless -- JMW
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 8/17/2008
I think that a few of us has a river like that, I have mine and she's waiting there...only, our river name isn't Sorrow.

Georg
Reviewed by L Hippler 8/17/2008
A sad one. But very well done, Regis. Great imagery.
Larry
Reviewed by Michelle Close Mills 8/16/2008
"The flotsam of circumstance"...wow, you are good. Achingly beautiful piece Reg. Love you, Michelle
Reviewed by Rose Rideout 8/16/2008
Thank you Regis for your words have touched my heart deeply. this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Valerie Roeske 8/16/2008
Regis,
Though this is sad, you also have a new beginning, Thanks for sharing, Hugs valerie
Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse 8/16/2008
Regis,
Your Words Reach Into The Dark Depths Of Emotions....Loss Aches To The Very Soul. I Feel A Poetic Reply To The Very Heart of YOU:

In sorrows plight I held your tears;
Releasing yourself with each one shed…
Gathering every piece of you within;
I listened to every word your heart has said...

Speaking into the pain of your broken dreams;
I then took your teardrops into the soul of me...
To show you love & the beauty of tenderness;
I embrace you within the visions of love I see...

Much Love & Happiness To You Always
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie {{Hugzzz}}
Reviewed by Eden Monier 8/16/2008
"The flotsam of circumstance
Smothers all hope of happiness
Gives rise to a flood of tears"
Beautiful wording...terminology... You hear this described in so many different ways and you have found a very unique approach.

Eden
Reviewed by Susan Sonnen (Reader) 8/16/2008
well done, Regis
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling 8/16/2008
Well written my friend, a happy belated birthday my friend, I too just had a birthday...45 to be exact...boy how time does fly....enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson 8/16/2008
Exceptionally well expressed, Regis!
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/16/2008
Beautifully written sorrow,I can relate...
A belated Happy Birthday, Regis,and many more to come!;-)

Love,
ET
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 8/16/2008
A powerfully sad poetic flow, my friend.
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper 8/16/2008
The pain just flows and flows until it becomes inversed and the river washes away the pain. Your poem touches on the dismal emptiness of losing someone you care for and it is heartrending. Nicely done.
Reviewed by Michelle Mead 8/15/2008
excellent writing, really impressive, i love your style, i only wish she hasdn't hurt you so much, not worth it, you are worth more than that-M
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 8/15/2008
Awsome writing Regis...
Reviewed by Jill curry (Reader) 8/15/2008
beautifully poignant write...very reflective
Reviewed by Linda Law 8/15/2008
This is lovely, altho very melancholy... however..... Love is spring eternal..and... Usually one will see the most beautiful rainbows of all overlooking/crossing over a River... Hope is faith. lindalaw
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 8/15/2008
awwwww Words of a windy river,,The tears will flow,, but the sun will come up to dry them,,, and there will be that rainbow after the rain. :)
Love, Christine
Reviewed by Carin Spirit 8/15/2008
Very moving. Thank you for sharing. Carin'
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg 8/15/2008
meloncoly stuff Reg.
Reviewed by J. Pajot 8/15/2008
Very moving write, Reg. Love is always a double-edged sword, and often the wrong one finds us. I can feel this as well as read it...excellent emotional transfer...
Hang with it, my friend, as that rainbow is never all that far away,
Jim
Reviewed by Felix Perry 8/15/2008
Stark and heartful, the strings pull tight and the ache grows stronger in each sorrowful line. Well done Reg,
Fee
Reviewed by Tony Jenkins 8/15/2008
A bit of a common theme happening at the moment.

A journey is a journey.

It makes for good writing, it makes for good reading.

Tony
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 8/15/2008
Powerful write, mon ami! C'est bon!

(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :(
Reviewed by Ed Matlack 8/15/2008
What a lousy way to have to feel around your birthday, I hope this is but fiction...Find Peace, Ed & Rufuz
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/15/2008
Powerfully felt, Regis - know all too well, the tears of regret - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Glenda Bixler 8/15/2008
Regis...this is beautiful...and I think the pic/words are very complementary! Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 8/15/2008
Reg, I can't believe this one is your inner feelings, you are always so upbeat and happy, if you are feeling low, babe, just breath in some healing energy coming your way, and by the way Happy B Day!~
My big one is coming up really soon (shhhh don't tell anyone 55 on 9/07
I don't feel a day over 45 lol) Hopefully your birthday hasn't gotten you down, because you look like a spring chicken anyhow.
Here's wishing you peace, love, and lots of healing light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Katie Gabrielle 8/15/2008
hey reg! such emotion and the words flow just like the river. I really
felt the words as I read them. great imagery and feeling here!

good work!

katie
Reviewed by Lois Christensen 8/15/2008
I too can feel the sorrow with this poem. We cannot always have good days, must take the bad too. Good days will come when the sun shines and the rivers recede from their overflow. Sometimes it is more than we can handle at one time, but expressing it here shows it can come whenver. To all of us indeed. Happy belated birthday too, Did not get a change to wish you on your happy day.
Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins 8/15/2008
A Soulful peice of work...I feel the flow~~~~~~~
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 8/15/2008
poignant words that tell of a look inside desperation
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader) 8/15/2008
Oh my,great writing sweet man..Happy Belated Birthday Regis and many more darlin...Hugss,much love to you..stay safe and well......
Reviewed by Ann Marquette 8/15/2008
Great job on this Regis. And, just how i felt last night.
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