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
SOMETHING I KNOW WE ALL CAN RELATE TO INDEED, BUT THANK GOD FOR THAT 'RAINBOW' THAT DOES COME! AND TO THIS I CAN ATTEST, THANKS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
The river does hold redemption, by watching it's flow and knowing it ends up at the ocean, does make a difference to me. A river can be small but when it joins another river or ocean it can become bigger and bigger, and like us, a river can leave behind it's worries and join with another likeness.
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
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 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
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'
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...
-- "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
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}}
"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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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"
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.
Inspirational poetry, written from the heart and soul. Verses that are well-suited for reading on a rainy day and that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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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
What a potent mood you convey!
~Zach
Masterfully written!!
Love TinkaSweets
Great photos always adorn your poems - each blending together to form uniquely, well-thought out masterpieces - brilliant work!
Best always,
Lance
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! :-)
Dave.
All the best,
Mark
Cryssa
hugs'
Kathy
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
"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
John
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.
Thank you regis
For sharing peace be with you
William
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
Sandie Angel :(
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.
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
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
Love,
Sage
of pain and sadness
Your words captured a deep lonely feelings
And emotions!
Outstanding write!!
Peace Love and Light....Morning Star
you tell of sorrow so beautifully with your words.
Mary
Sheila
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'
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...
Love and peace!
Lovely conclusion.
Axilea
Sincerely,
Regino
-- 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
Georg
Larry
Newfie hugs, Rose
Though this is sad, you also have a new beginning, Thanks for sharing, Hugs valerie
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}}
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
Blessings,
Joyce B.
A belated Happy Birthday, Regis,and many more to come!;-)
Love,
ET
Love, Christine
Hang with it, my friend, as that rainbow is never all that far away,
Jim
Fee
A journey is a journey.
It makes for good writing, it makes for good reading.
Tony
(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :(
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
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"
felt the words as I read them. great imagery and feeling here!
good work!
katie