Sadness Encroaching
Sadness Encroaching – We are all human and part of the human condition is riding an emotional rollercoaster through life. At the high peaks it is happiness that is king and at the low valley’s it is sadness that reigns. When in the valley most times you just have to smile, move on throughout your day, and pretend that you are okay, even if your heart is torn. Just know that within the sadness you will find strength that makes you a better person. In your mind you know that sadness and heartache happen for a reason – even though sometimes you cannot fathom why.
Sadness Encroaching
Today a bottomless sadness has made it presence known,
Felt it encroaching for several weeks now it has grown.
Today I can see no color amongst the aspen in the mountains,
The flow of happiness does not flow from the courtyard fountains.
Deep within it was slow to build then it became an ocean wave,
The sadness I felt was overwhelming – I became its slave.
Things change, and friends and lovers leave, but life does not stop,
As sadness and grief provide the view in the horizon backdrop.
When you are happy your life music is always the best,
In sadness – it is the lyrics that your mind and heart invest.
Sadness brings tears that are words and need to be written,
As if you mind, heart, and soul have been beaten and bitten.
It is in the darkest moments we find our greatest gifts,
That prevent us from wandering over an emotional cliff.
I must realize that sadness as in life is only temporary,
That good thoughts and love are sadness relentless adversary.
Remember life is a rollercoaster and I am on it for the ride,
One has to take the happiness and the sadness all in stride.
Kurt James
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The Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, all well-known Denver, Colorado media sources, have highlighted the powerful and evocative work of poet and novelist Kurt James. Focusing on Old West history, Kurt contributes feature articles to HubPages and Creative Exiles, exploring the eerie silence of ghost towns, the thrilling tales of outlaws and gunfighters, and the evocative imagery found in the Rocky Mountains.
Kurt’s early admiration for writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and Max Brand played a significant role in honing his skills as a storyteller. Twenty-one books (and counting!) transport readers to the Colorado Rockies and the Old West through Kurt’s vivid descriptions; the feel of rough-hewn cabins, the sounds of coyotes howling under starry skies, and the smells of campfire smoke and sagebrush are all palpable.
Find Kurt James novels, short stories, reference books, and poetry—published by Midnight Wind Publishing—in print copies or digital downloads at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and other excellent bookstores; explore the diverse range of formats available.
Currently in production - The 10th book in his Rocky Mountain Series - Lee Moomaw Former Lawman.
Kurt is a proud member of the Western Writers of America, a group that values storytelling.
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There is so much we must experience, and if we have faith in our Self we can overcome and go on with life. Memories remain yet we are stronger spiritually when we believe in our ability to heal the wounds. Great work, Kurt.
Thanks for stopping Phyllis – Anything that we experience in life that beats us down and we get back up again – makes stronger from the experience. It helps if you are spiritual.
There seems to be lessons learned from both emotions. I enjoyed your poetry Kurt. Thanks for the read. Jamie
Thanks for stopping by my campfire for a reading – always nice to have a poet such as yourself read my work.
Wonderful poetry. Emotions are so powerful at times they are hard to curb. Enjoyed this,
Glad you enjoyed Rasma… thanks for stopping by