
Howling winds and driving rains seethe
in the dark and hazy recesses of my mind.
Raindrops slowly streak the window pane
like tear drops shed in vain while
all the while waiting and wondering,
I sit writhing in torturous agony and pain.
Sorrow washes in dark tumultuous waves,
crashing against my broken battered heart.
Love’s sweet music now silent –
singing only mournful refrains.
~
2015 © Copyright-All rights reserved
Colleen Chesebro of www.silverthreading.com
Image credit: Google Images of Pensacola Beach
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Published by Colleen M. Chesebro
An avid reader, Colleen M. Chesebro rekindled her love of writing poetry after years spent working in the accounting industry. These days, she loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction.
In addition to poetry books, Chesebro’s publishing career includes participation in various anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She’s an avid supporter of her writing community on Word Craft Poetry.com by organizing and sponsoring a weekly syllabic poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, where participants experiment with traditional and current forms of Japanese and American syllabic poetry.
Chesebro is an assistant editor of The Congress of the Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology & Gitty Up Press, a micro-press founded by Charli Mills and Carrot Ranch.
In January 2022, Colleen founded Unicorn Cats Publishing Services to assist poets and authors in creating eBooks and print books for publication. In addition, she creates affordable book covers for Kindle and print books.
Chesebro lives in the house of her dreams in mid-Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes with her husband and two (unicorn) cats, Chloe & Sophie.
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Oh you have really captured the pain and sadness of a lost love there Coleen and the picture fits it beautifully.
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Thanks so much, Edwina. That makes me feel good. It is raining here today. (Finally) Suddenly the words came to me and I remembered this image of a storm over Pensacola Beach. I think I channel the emotions of the weather. ❤
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Yes it was perfect. 🙂
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What a lovely picture and accompanying poem – sad but elegant.
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Thank you, Jan. It was totally prompted by the weather and the dreariness of the day. I appreciate you reading it. ❤ 😀
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Beautifully captured, Colleen! x
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Marion, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them so much. ❤
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You created a phenomenal atmosphere. Wow! It really affects and the picture in combination with the words is perfect.
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Thanks, Erika. That is what a rainy day did to me. ❤
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Must be pretty frustrating out there in Florida… lol You should post more uplifting poems in order to find someone for your house…
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LOL! Good advice! 😜💗
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😂
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Beautiful writing Colleen.
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It’s all about the weather! Thanks, Colline. ❤
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very moving!
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Thank you! 😊
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Melancholy and reflective pic and words … both are beautiful.
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Thank you! Rainy days and Mondays, LOL! 😊
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Beautiful !!! Loved how you captured the emotions and set the scene.
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Thank you. The pain of losing love is a death of feelings. 💗 Glad you enjoyed.
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If this is the song, I could sing it all day. Thank you for the impressive words. : ))
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Oh, thank you, Jade. It is so sad, though. I want you to sing something beautiful and light. ❤ 😀
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No problem, I can remix it! 😀
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If you put it to music you have to share it! LOL! 😀
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Beautiful poem, if a little sad. I think it shows a true professional when somebody can write poetry that has a link to what is going on outside weather-wise. Well done Colleen. I hope the rain brings a little freshness to your world.
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Hugh, thank you for you words! I am speechless. I was sitting at my keyboard yesterday and it was raining! Thunder rumbled and suddenly the words came to me. I could see the stormy seas in my mind. I thought about how the storm was like losing a love. It was a visual daydream I think. It was cooler yesterday. Only 86 degrees F. More storms on the way! ❤
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You’re welcome Colleen. It’s fascinating to hear where people get the inspiration to write such wonderful poetry. Sadly, poetry is not a subject I delve into much. It still frightens me.
Good to hear it’s cooled down a little for you.
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Thanks, Hugh. We are playing the waiting game on the sale of the house. I am struggling with being patient. 😀 ❤
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I know what you mean. I get so impatient with lots of things, especially when I know they are going to make life much better.
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True. Waiting is always terrible! 😄
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You painted the picture well Colleen. whenever one’s heart is broken, the elements seem to connive to make matters worse and the brights dark with sad songs following.
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Thank you, Frances. Now, you know I channelled this from the weather yesterday. It just all came together. ❤
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Hahahahahahahaa, but it does describe a broken heart and the works. You do have very good descriptive abilities I must say. I could actually see the turbulence you painted
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That is exactly what I wanted. Thank you. ❤
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Hauntingly beautiful, Colleen. It’s wonderful what happens when inspiration strikes us. I could hear those winds, and feel that rain 😀
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Thank you, so much Mel. That weather really prompted the words. I am glad you enjoyed. ❤
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Colleen, this is gorgeous! You should post poems like this more often.
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Thanks, Michelle. It was something that flowed from the weather. I will work on my poetry more often. 😀
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Thank you for sharing Edwina.💗💗💗
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