This was written by my niece Karla. I am on vacation with her and her family here in Florida. She is beautiful woman, mother, and friend.


Tears On The Edge (by Karla Farnsley)

I have no connection
Only every direction
Why must I sleep
I need that time
It followed me here
I thought I would not
Being overwhelmed and so distraught
Not good at anything
But wanting to be more
Life is so chaotic
And lonely to the core
A mother that yells
And children that fight
Laundry in piles
And cleaning out of sight
Stomach in knots
And tears on the edge
The air's hard to breath
My focus on a ledge
Relaxation unattainable
Life unreachable
I must keep going
I cannot stop
Please help me Lord
Give me a chord
Lift me up
And hold my hand
Keep me going
To try again
I need to be better
I can't give up
Life's so short
And I must see
That there's a happy
End for me

Karla Farnsley
7/25/07
written on her 40th Birthday

 





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2007-07-25 at 21:41

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F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
I felt the sheer exhaustion coming through here - could relate to many of the lines here for sure - the neverending days, the nerves out of whack, the kids, the things needed to be done piling up, it gets to be a bit much at times, especially when you're alone to deal with it all and struggling with all sorts of things... hope I'm making sense, but to me this felt very clear... like the wave washing over me again... I like the use of the short lines in this, really gives impact to the swirl going around too fast when we get too slow to follow with it all, the effect for me is like fast shiftings in the moment of chaos... that's how the words affected me in my impressions... I also think your niece should be writing :) *hugs* xx
2007-07-27


Phyllis J. Rhodes
Oh my, how clear and strong do I hear the heart's call for help. Karla, you must write more. This can be a great outlet for you. This poem is excellent. It connects. It is a word picture of you in your world, so clearly painted. It spoke directly to my heart. I know so many readers will relate to what you have written. God bless you honey. And I pray you can had some happy moments on your birthday.
2007-07-26


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
Tell karla from me she has the lockhart tallent coursing through he viens she is a wonderful poet and she should become a member here
well Done to your niece this is wonderful hugs to her darling and love to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxylk
2007-07-25