And the sun still shone
I cry for the lonely
and pray for those
that cannot cope.
Wishing dreams
would come true
for those who live in hope.
Holding the hand of sorrow
through darkest days,
listening for words unsaid.
Watching out for each other,
because the blind,
they need to be led.
Incarcerated shadows 
* meant to say “it will serve you well”. Cheers and keep up the good work.
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I know you did.
Once again, thank you.
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Such a solid, natural poetic voice with which you write, I will serve you well. You have an ace title for this piece. Ace. The inclusion of a conjuction as the first word, that fact you capitalized the “A”, the lovely sense of time that “still” implies. Eternally hopeful despite previous hurt. That’s a tune we can all dance to! Cheers. Keep at it!
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Such wonderful comments.
Thank you so much. You’re very kind.
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Such depths here. Funny I just wrote something on praying.
https://raeindia.wordpress.com/2018/09/28/what-happens-when-you-pray-2/
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You’re very kind. Thank you.
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Love this and the last 2 lines especially
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Thank you very much Nathalie.
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Questo è. complimenti.
shera🌷
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Thank you very much.
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Beautiful compassion Alan 🙂
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Thank you so much Michele. 😊
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Such a lovely heart you have, Alan! I love both your dark and light poetry. Even the demons in us need a vacation once in awhile. 😈🖤💕
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Many Thanks Rose.
Your comments are always so kind. 💕
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Reading it felt like a hug. Thank you.
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Thank you.
Your comment sounds sad.
I truly hope my poem didn’t upset you.
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I was sad before I read it. Reading it brought me a bit of comfort, like a caring hug. It brought me some peace. So thank you.
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And Thank you so much.
I’m glad it helped.
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I loved this poem and the beautiful and comforting images in invoked. It is exactly what we should all be doing….
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Many Thanks Ann. 😊
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Wishing dreams
would come true
for those who live in hope
My favorite lines… Beautiful poem, Alan!
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you.
You’re very kind.
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I like your poem. In the spirit of help, did you mean need to be lead (metal) or need to be led (directed?) Again, I like your poem.
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Oh James, thank you so much.
That was a major mistake. I should have said led, not lead.
And I’m pleased you like my poem.
Again, thank you. 😳
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A wonderful and hopeful poem, Alan… and the sun still shone! ☀️ 🙂
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Thank you so much dear Iris. 😊
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I read a while back that there’s an epidemic of loneliness, and I can well believe it. Your words remind us all that we need to reach out to each other, especially to those who are isolated. Sometimes, isolation takes the form of living alone, but often one can be isolated and lonely in a crowd of people.
Great work, Alan.
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Many Thanks Kaddie.
I always appreciate your comments.
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And it’s always my pleasure reading, Alan. 😊
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Thank you Kaddie. 😊
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Beautiful, Alan. I love the line, “Holding the hand of sorrow through darkest days…” ❤
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Thank you so much Anna. Much appreciated. 💕
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