Cliff

in memory of my Grandfather.

Midnight flowers in my hair, the scent is heavy

on me, pushing, making me ready

to fall over the waiting edge

of my sanity, cause anyway i'm on the ledge

ready to jump...what's gonna hold me?

Only the branches of the glorious tree

of life. Daybreak with its light is hurting

my eyes, which hope avoiding

another reason to cry, will it be over?

 I'm tired . No four-leaf clover

for me, sometimes life is not enough

to live, the non-ending grief has rough

scars... Is there someone on the other side?

Author's Note

Reviews

[Falcon1]

Fantastic write of a depressed mind maybe a blessing or a pray of life will be fine Lots of people are depressed at different times in their lives you must fight the blues or they will take over your soul.

[Ana B.]

Thank you Falcon, it was written during my darker times...

[emmajoy]

There are times that seem to claim a stranglehold on sane thought, on behaving logically. And, we suffer and fret from it all, to the point of wanting deep, deep sleep. Yet, nobody, No Body can expect indefinite freedom from pain and worries.. just doesn't happen. So, we learn to cope.. to be gentle with selves.. to sit and watch the daisies grow and the clouds drift... Helps, it does.. all of it.

So much for the emotion.. now for the beauty of your writing, the gentleness of your phrasing, the use of language that highlights clearly but never lectures.. you lay memories, Ana.. Beautiful poetry, sadness said but also, please Lord, worry shared.

[Ana B.]

Thank you for your words dear Emma. I wrote this when my English was not that good...in my beginner days :)

Btw, it's so funny cause i was reviewing your work at the same time haha

[Kelly Scheppers]

Such a lovely compilation of words, emotion and music, Ana!

[Ana B.]

Thank you Kelly :)

[Franky]

Huge questions asked here. I think we need help personally. All of us need a boost from others at times. Life can be overwhelming. No doubt. I've been there. It's awful.

[Ana B.]

Indeed. Life is overwhelming on so many levels. Thank you Frank :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A piece full of brittle angst and deep pathos!

[Ana B.]

Thank you John :)

[ANTO]

A wonderfully eloquent opening to this one Ana. We often think of loved one's who have passed on when we are down; I like to think its them trying to send us positive vibes to help us get out of the feeling.

"I'm tired ." - this simple admission really struck me.

This is the Yin to the yang. All things have their moment. They are transient.
God Rest your Grandad, Ana dear friend.

[Ana B.]

Thank you very much my dear. It means a lot.

[ANTO]

You're very welcome Ana.

[NoelHC]

I remember the call I received on the day my grandfather passed away. You have expressed that sadness and loss well here.

[Ana B.]

Thank you Noel :)

[Lizardo]

"Sometimes life is not enough"
It's true that there's always something left in our lives...
This is a great poem, It's really good and the ending that you gave to it was really goood
"Is there someone on the other side?"
Interesting poem, great job on this one

[Ana B.]

Thank you very much for the lovely review L :)

[Lizardo]

You're welcome!

[Saddam]

I'm tired . No four-leaf clover
for me, sometimes life is not enough.

Strong statement.
It's imagery is very clear.
Great write dear.

[Ana B.]

Thank you very much dear :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful words and statements.
"I'm tired . No four-leaf clover
for me, sometimes life is not enough
to live, the non-ending grief has rough"
Had the feel of a song. I like the honest tone leading to the question at the ending. Thank you dear Ana for your excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Ana B.]

:) thank you so much for the inspiring responces to my work! It means a lot John :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear friend.