Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Lonely Hours… #Poetry

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The cruel things we say and do
leave us with no return
adrift in a sea of humanity
How then, do we fill those lonely hours?
self is never enough
Despair grows like weeds
in an unkept garden
The chair you sit in,
sour comfort for companionship
How then do we step out
from under the dark cloud?

©AnitaDawes2022

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  1. Susi Bocks Avatar
    Susi Bocks

    Some say pets are the answer.

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar
      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      After losing our beloved Merlin earlier this year, we miss him so much, so, not yet…

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      1. Susi Bocks Avatar
        Susi Bocks

        Yes, sadly, it produces the same grief. Sorry for your loss.

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  2. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    A beautiful, dark, poem, Anita. Loneliness and isolation are tragedies in our crowded and busy world.

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar
      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      And yet, there is so much of it out there…

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  3. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    I value a walk as a way to get out from under a dark cloud. Of course, if it’s raining then all bets are off. Excellent poem, Anita.

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      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Anita sends her thanks, John (as do I!)

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  4. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Strong, powerful writing, Anita. Sending hugs…

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      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Hugs are always welcome, Gwen…

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  5. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    A compelling poem.

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      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Thank you, Robbie…

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  6. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    Sometime’s it the hardest thing we’ll ever do. Well said.

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      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Thank you, Jan…

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  7. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
    Kym Gordon Moore

    Thanks so much for sharing this moving and beautiful poem by Anita Dawes. 🤗👏🏼😘 I love this:

    Despair grows like weeds
    in an unkept garden

    I think we better tend to our gardens and weed out the weeds! 🤩

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar
      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Thank you so much, Kim…

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
        Kym Gordon Moore

        My pleasure. Enjoy the rest of our weekend my “dears!” 🤗💖🥰

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  8. Goff James Avatar
    Goff James

    Beautifully penned, Anita, and so touchingly poignant. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar
      Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie

      Glad you liked it, Goff…

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      1. Goff James Avatar
        Goff James

        I did My Friend. Happy Sunday.
        Yellow fields
        Golden hillsides
        A sea of flowers
        – iku

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

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