~Broke the Mold~

southern strength

“When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.”

Dalai Lama

Creepy clouds crowd my brain today

blackened sheep… insane… or led astray?

r e p l a y i n g… estranged thoughts cast away

rearranging… a brave… display.

 

Sittin’ here missin’… wishes… dead and gone

lonely feeling… won’t… leave… me… alone

walls made of thick… Mississippi… stone

r e e l i n g… this heavy heart roams.

 

Fingers lingering on which one to blame

considering inward….what should I say

A f r a i d    of stray pain staking its claim

wandering… when resolve starts to sway.

 

Wondering…. just what… I will find

with nothing left behind… but… time

troubled mind… resigned to define

L O S T… blurring lines you helped design.

 

My spirit… NO longer… your prey

appearance of thunder… kept at bay

h e a l i n g     hope… now… has a home

showing… strength… I’d never known.

 

Deciding despite the damage you have done

the fight of this journey has just begun

s h i n i n g    the light… on the lies… you’ve told

cuz--with this southern soul… they broke… the… mold.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[dan]

April, This is probably my favorite, so far, of your pieces that I reviewed. The wording itself is stunning, chock full of vibrant imagery; but perhaps the singular highlight of this is your PRESENTATION...using different font sizes, italics, ellipses and unorthodox spacing...really serves to place emphasis on the more cogent pieces of text. I don't normally give out ratings of 100 (except in rare instances), but you have earned one. Fantastic write, young lady! take care...dan

[AprilRN1210]

oh my goodness, what a review!.. you have just made my day.. Thank you so much Dan, I appreciate it..

[SonOfaSailor]

I relate so much that we are crazy ;) just kidding, but it is an amazing poem! It kept me reading and rereading (bcs i loved it that much:)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it :)

[icelandicblue]

I saw the Phoenix rising as I read this. You have such a depth of description and emotion in your words. The reader is pulled into your poems and left breathless when he or she leaves. Powerful and beautiful and I couldn't help but smile when I read your last line.

[AprilRN1210]

This has to be one of my favorite reviews. You are one of my favorite writers here and I highly respect your writing and opinion which make this even more humbling and has me smiling, blushing, and speechless.. Thank you.

[Wayne Rockmore]

I've been away from writers cafe for a while but it was a pleasure to come back and read your work. You really have an amazing way with language and rendering emotion in such a simple and profound way. The final stanza was terrifically powerful and made me smile at the thought of "this Southern soul." Well done!

[AprilRN1210]

Well hey stranger!!.. So nice to see you!.. How have you been?... You have just made my heart smile, thank you so much for this awesome, sweet review. I honestly appreciate it and am glad I could make you smile as well :)

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[AprilRN1210]

Thank you :)

[Eleanor]

You bring out the deepest emotions into words. There are very few poems I'm able to relate to, and this is one of those few. You are one of my favourite poets out here. All your poetry feels perfect. Poetry is about connecting with the readers mind. Which you do smoothly. The quotes also fit your writing always. Today I went to listen to dalai lama on a school trip. It was a great experience :)
And it is always great to read anything by you.

[AprilRN1210]

You are very kind girl, thank you so much for this awesome review. I am glad that my pieces touch you and that you can relate.. It is always such a pleasure to see you..

[s y e]

Well damn, I was not prepared for this one, April. What a poem! Phew, you sure know how to make an impact on your readers, dontcha!? What a great write for sure, loved this one and have missed reading you!

[AprilRN1210]

Heyyyy stranger!!! how are you!!.. I have missed you ma'am.... I hope all is well over there.. I am tickled you enjoyed this one.. it is one of my more emotional ones. Thank you for this awesome review!!. always such a pleasure to see you!.. .((hugs))

[Coyote Poetry]

Great music and amazing poetry.
"My spirit… NO longer… your prey
appearance of thunder… kept at bay
h e a l i n g hope… now… has a home
showing… strength… I’d never known"
I did like the ending. The above lines were strong emotions and statement. The poem strong emotions and thoughts made me want to write. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much. I am honored that this one spoke to you in such a way, that means a lot my sweet friend.. I appreciate it.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Poet.

[the writing bear]

no words to discribe the way how a person feels about this, It is just fantastic thanks for sharing

[AprilRN1210]

thank you for this lovely review.. I am glad you enjoyed.. it is nice to meet you.. :)

[Confuser]

It is beautiful. I love, love, loved it! Thank you so much.

[AprilRN1210]

wow, thank you so much!.. I am glad that you enjoyed this one.. it is nice to meet you.. I would love to return the favor, is there a particular piece that you would like me to read?..

[Confuser]

Ten Toes is the only poem I tried to be descriptive in; tried to slow down, but my brain doesn't work that way. Believe, is something I need to work on, but please read it. I'm new, not a writer like you.

[AprilRN1210]

I will surely check it out.. and thank you.. I am fairly new to writing myself.. been here about five months and have learned a lot.. so far from a "writer", but one day hopefully.. welcome to the site and if you ever have any questions or anything-my inbox is always open for friends :)

[Confuser]

That's so kind of you. Guten Tag! And, in five months, you jumped over the moon.

[micky]

This is probable the most emotionally relatable piece you have written, for me personally. I absolutely love this piece it is indescribable what this poem dose for me and how it makes me as a person feel it not only makes me look back at certain points in my short life but, a swell as it is a relief that I passed those times. Thank you so much April I don't ever think I could possible describe what this piece itself means to me and for this I am truly grateful

[AprilRN1210]

hey Micky!... awwww, this is a very personal piece and am honored that you were able to connect and relate.. it means a lot.. this is such a sweet review, my friend... and I thank you.. you are very kind and I am tickled to be able to call you a friend.. ((hugs)) to you..