Charmed Chaos
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Saudade
Saudade lurks in shadows dancing
caressing this barren heart with icy fingers
searing hot tears scalding cold cheeks
and I am alone in this storm of grief
The rain it falls, it falls, it falls leaving an emptiness in its wake
drowning in the face of the fear…
and the why, why, whys of a senseless fate…my soul aches
You left much too soon, without saying farewell
as I long to hear your voice, or the softest sigh
I love you…unsaid
hangs in dank air- choking my throat
for forever I’ll be saying this long good bye
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: Saudade. (Portuguese) A deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone who one loves.
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I sure pray they hear us when we speak to them. Loved your Saudade.
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Thank you so much.
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Classic, retro, great words. You’ve put images inside my head. Thank you ~ Zoolon aka George
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Thank you George. I appreciate your kind words.
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Knowing the history behind this write, this is truly heartbreaking Linda.
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Thank you Toni.
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Such a beautifully written piece. You really took me there. Good stuff!
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Thank you so much.
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Great post 😁
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Thank you so much.
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No problem 😁 check out my blog when you get the chance 🙂
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I will!
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I certainly will.
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Sadness… maybe we need the fall as a reason to cry.
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Perhaps. Thanks for reading Bjorn.
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I know Linda, holding you and your words in precious light
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Thank you Gina.Honored, truly.
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Oh my goodness this is heart-breaking. Thank you for sharing such a vivid image of deep grief; I can’t imagine how hard this must have been to write, but sometimes that helps somehow. Take care, dear.
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Thank you so much. It was a long time ago, but it’s always there…
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There are those moments that live with us forever. You’ve used this form well, in expressing that.
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Thank you Ken. I truly appreciate your thoughts.
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So emotional and tender.
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Thank you, Joyroses. Always appreciate your lovely words.
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You are always welcome. I appreciate your posts. 🙂
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😊
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I so know the feeling of “for forever I’ll be saying this long goodbye.” Except I cannot say it.
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Difficult, at best.
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I know this is written from the heart; you live “saudade”…a powerful write, Linda!
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.
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This really is beautifully written Linda. It’s my guess many of us are in the ‘Saudade’ club.
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Thank you so much. Yes, I think you are right.
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from your many short poems….you do put emotions into words/imagery that resonates with most creative people
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Thank you so much.
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Overwhelming emotions
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Yes, thank you Walt. ❤️
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You’re welcome ☺❤
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❤️
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A long goodbye, said over and over, as long as life draws a breath.
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Yes. Thank you for stopping by.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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