~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..

[genocide]

this is a good poem i like it hon

[AprilRN1210]

.........thank you.......

[Sami Khalil]

We have, at our dispense, the power of choice even in the darkest hours and abysmal shadows. Some imitate the mold and some do break it free. Nothing can stop the human resolve when they can do such. We all value strength and what is worthy to fight for. You have taken us on your uplifting battles. Excellent ma'm....:)...............

[AprilRN1210]

you always touch me with your words Sami, be it in poetry form or just comments. you are such a deep, wise, thoughtful person with a bright light that shines brilliant.. thank you for this awesome review my sweet friend.. I appreciate it and you.. always such a pleasure to hear from you.. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are a light too. Muchly welcome...:).........

[AprilRN1210]

thank you sir.............:)............

[Sami Khalil]

:)...........................

[R Smith]

a downbeat you April, seems you have lost something or one and with that the hope and trust too has departed but you show strength at the end and we know your courage will see you through, another great write that is the norm for you, greatness :)

[AprilRN1210]

thank you Richie... always a pleasure to see you.. we all get down, it is the getting up that matters:)

[Lyn Anderson]

A great inspirational write. They can't break us. They can only f**k us up for a while until we come out the other end stronger than ever. Fight on.

[AprilRN1210]

yes ma'am... bent isn't broken... and flawed isn't ruined.. strong also doesn't mean hard.. thank you girl.. ((hugs)) to you..

[Lyn Anderson]

Hugs back.:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A strong soul can pull itself out of any darkness and from your writing it is easy to dee your soul is of hercules strength. You poem could serve as inspiration for anyone needing to life themselves up.

[AprilRN1210]

strength isn't always easy to realize, even if it is right there staring you in the face.. then we have to learn to have faith in it... that is all a writer can hope for is to touch, to move, and to inspire... thank you Dale:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are so correct April… you are most welcome as always. A pleasure to read your heart and mind.

[Mark]

April…. Yes…. Yes.. this is what I have been missing from you, this is why I fell in love with your poetry in the beginning… you have a way of speaking emotion that I can’t explain, but feel the same… so many lines… so much strength in reflection.. battle described in advance , holding, retreat.. redesign.. Last two stanzas outcome… fresh wings stretched feeling its strength against the breeze.. in control…

The Quote… music… and WOW… the artwork… your poetry… I say thank you

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Mark.. looking deep, understanding, and releasing feels good sometimes.. writing has always been this emotional outlet for me as much as my music and art.. it feels good to have someone look, understand and appreciate... I am glad you enjoyed..

[Rene Salinas]

What an interesting writing this one. For a while though and maybe it is becuase you do collaborate.... I thought some of them lines were not your writing but I think it is due to the nature of the feelings. As darkness dwells and tries to overcome but you seem aware and you let us now that resolve will prevail. It seems that you have been let down. Always a lesson to learn I guess. Until someone worthy comes along.

Patience I guess

Thankyou

[AprilRN1210]

nope, all my lines this time Rene.. sometimes art does imitate real life... or is it the other way around?..:)

I always look forward to your interpretations, insights, and opinion... you are one of the honest, genuine, real ones on here, Rene and I appreciate you... patience... *sigh*