SHE SOUGHT HER LIBERTY

Michael Edwards

 

 

SHE SOUGHT HER LIBERTY

 

A balmy night a moon lit sky

she gazed at stars and stared

deep into spaces limitless

as many had before.

 

The angst-filled brief her pride had cast

her mind resumed its night mare task

convinced of sin which none but her

could see or recognise.

           

She stood quiescent yet remained

still fettered by her own design

and though conceding to despair

she probed herself anew.

 

Vain circles shadows cast aside

sincere the absolution sought

with strength anew in her resolve

she yearned her self release.

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 11th, 2017 01:11
  • Comment from author about the poem: More serious today. The picture of the poppy seed pods sold over the weekend.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 53
  • Users favorite of this poem: WL Schuett, myself and me.
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Comments9

  • Goldfinch60

    Good write Michael, her release is out there for her and she will soon find it.

    • Michael Edwards

      Totally invented but yes - I hope she finds it - thanks Andy

    • orchidee

      A fine write M. Did it take you 1 hr 11 mins into the day to write it?!

      • Michael Edwards

        Just an hour - had to make a coffee first - thanks Orchi

        • orchidee

          You got that coffee now? You drunk it?! heehee.

          • 1 more comment

        • dusk arising

          Anguish or what? Gripping reading, demands rereading.

          • Michael Edwards

            Thanks Dusk - a bit deep for a Monday.

          • BRIAN & ANGELA

            In my experience MICHAEL ~ No Sin is too great or too grevious ~ for GOD to forgive AND forget. However we do have to still bear the consequences. If that is a BABY ~ They (there has to a DAD somewhere !) have to face the consequences and the decisions. Thousands WANT to adopt ~ so ABORTION should NEVER be one of them ! Thanks for sharing ~ i apolise for "HIHORSING" again ~ BRIAN

            • Michael Edwards

              Thanks Brian - agree on abortion where there is strongly compelling medical reason. Such a difficult arena.

            • FredPeyer

              Michael, I absolutely love that first stanza! Great poem.

              • Michael Edwards

                Thanks Fred - I almost left it at the first stanza but later decided to write some more and it sort of grew.

              • WL Schuett

                Wonderful poetry I really loved this , congrats on the drawing

                • Michael Edwards

                  Thank you Bill - the picture sold at local 2 day exhibition having been returned from a gallery which had it for about 18 months. . and thanks for saving the poem as a fave - much appreciated.

                • Christina8

                  Another wonderful write! I really loved the first stanza! Great read!

                • Louis Gibbs

                  A strong poem, left open to interpretation as good poems often are, compelling the reader to share her plight. Good write, Michael!

                  • Michael Edwards

                    Thanks for your kind observations Louis - so much appreciated.

                  • myself and me

                    The red wild poppy is one of my favorite flower. It blooms in the field, the bright color makes it stand out.
                    "and though conceding to despair
                    she probed herself anew."
                    I sense the courage and strength in it.
                    A great piece. Love the simple line paint. Who ever got it have a good taste.



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