Written for Six Sentence Story (“grain”)
and What Do You See #237
Why do I feel so pointless
As a broken vessel to be cast away;
My mark fades now on this true Earth
These eyes are turning from blue to gray.
Why do I feel so shattered
As a window looking far into the Sun;
My words sinking away to the shadows
These eyes beholding the kingdom come.
Why do I feel so useless
As a bag torn and spilling grain;
My mouth confiding forbidden secrets
These eyes downcast in shame.
Why do I feel so helpless
As a bird with a broken wing;
My heart becomes hollow and empty
These eyes searching for a soul to cling.
Why do I feel so unloved
As a beast of burden before the blade;
My hands are cut to the bone and bleeding
These eyes they close in a dream of shade.
Why do I feel so mortal
As a child who is born only to die;
My tongue it tastes the salt of the shore
These eyes have drowned in tears to cry.
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oh my, so beautiful. I love the repetitive questions. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for your lovely comments, Selma.
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Lovely. And you’re welcome.
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Excellent bit of writing, Nancy.
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Thank you, Misky.
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What a beautiful poem. Well done, Nancy.
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Thanks so much, Chris.
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And even if we know why, does it help?
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That is the big question, Mimi.
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Why, oh why? A pitiful piece indeed.
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To accompany that image which has been haunting me for days! Now I can put it to rest.
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LOVE this, Nancy. Wonderful.💕💕💕
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You are so very kind, Grace. Thanks so much! 🩶♡🩶
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Truly my pleasure , Nancy.💕
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This is lovely N.! Questioning, melancholy, timeless.
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Thank you, my dear friend. You really get me! 🩶
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Sisters from afar!
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For sure!
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Nice use of the repeating phrase “Why do I feel so” to focus the reader’s attention on the question.
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Thanks, Frank. Pleased to know it worked for you.
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I like how you structured six stanzas as sentences to fit both the prompts.
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Thanks Reena! It’s cool when an opportunity presents itself.
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True 👏👏
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Fantastic writing, I really felt this.
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Thanks so much, Sweets. I’m glad it spoke to you.
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this is a very touching poem Nancy 💜
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Thank you, Willow. I’m please to know you thought so.
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Extraordinarily good.
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Thank you! I am honored by your praise.
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Well you know me–100% sincere!! (no time for flattery😉)
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somehow felt….are the words when I read this.
as beautiful so poignant, Nancy 🌷🤍🙏
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A lovely compliment, Destiny. Thanks so very much.
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my pleasure 🤍
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Nancy this is such a beautiful and heartfelt poem. Very beautifully written. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje. I am greatly honored.
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You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
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