Hello Everyone, Literary Revelations wishes you a happy new week. We are thrilled to feature an exceptional poem by Dawn Pisturino.
BIO:
Dawn Pisturino is a retired nurse in Arizona whose international publishing credits include poems, short stories, and articles. Her first poetry book, Ariel’s Song: Published Poems, 1987 – 2023, debuted with five-star reviews. Her short chapbook, Lunar Gazing Haiku, became a #1 Amazon New Release in six categories. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, PEN America, and the Arizona Authors Association
PTSD
The feeling lingered that somehow,
I had been touched by evil.
Dirt and ugliness clung to me
Like an oil smudge that
Soap and water couldn’t wash away.
Dread and horror haunted my sleep,
And I woke up shaking,
Unable to face the sun-cleansed day.
I shrank into a corner,
Covered my head with my arms,
And cried.
My heart broke with each agonizing tear.
Where are you? I wondered.
Why aren’t you here?
My faith had been shattered.
I didn’t know what to say.
I tried to pray, but darkness assailed me.
My brain clouded over,
My eyes refused to see.
The sound of your voice would have comforted me,
But you weren’t there.
I needed you.
I gathered my strength and scooped up my keys.
Drawn to the purifying beacon of your light,
I drove down the dusty backroads.
Sunlight pierced my eyes,
Cracking the armor of blackness.
A pinhole of light radiated through my chest.
My soul began to breathe again.
I felt you near, and when I saw you,
Leaning over the fence,
Chatting with a neighbor,
I rejoiced in the simple sturdiness of your nature.
My heart opened up with renewed hope.
When you saw me, you beamed with delight,
And beckoned me to come.
I ran into your arms and found new life.
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I really connected with this poem, especially these lines:
“I tried to pray, but darkness assailed me.
My brain clouded over,
My eyes refused to see.
The sound of your voice would have comforted me,
But you weren’t there.
I needed you.”
Whew! This is definitely a superb piece of writing.
Thank you so much!
You’re most welcome!
Absolutely gorgeous, meaningful verse. Loved it!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you very much!
Thanks for sharing Dawn’s poem with us, Gabriella. Wonderful lines so tell telling of suffering and gratefulness! Nicely penned, Dawn💗
Thank you so much, Cindy!
I admire and applaud Dawn Pisturino and this poem is absolutely brilliant!
Thank you, Francisco!
You’re welcome Dawn!
Oh this is wonderful Dawn, with a happy ending (unexpected) and such a powerful description of emotional pain. This is so well done! Congratulations Dawn!
Thank you so much, Karima!
My pleasure to read you:)
Oh, Gabriela, I did not know you had published this today! I did not receive an email. I will get this posted om my blog right away. Thank you very much!
My pleasure. I sent you an email, but you know.. that’s the internet. Great poem!
Thank you very much! Our internet has been a little sketchy lately due to wind and rain. This is up on my blog now.
I am glad Dawn!
This straight-from-the-heart poem definitely touched deep in my heart. Heart-to-heart communication is a blessing.
Thank you, Tim!
Yes it is an exceptional poem, so deep, so dark, so poignant and meaningful and then the poem grows towards and embraces light and hope. Certainly a memorable reading experience.
Thank you, Thomas, I value your feedback very much.
From the not knowing to the realization… a frightening place in between
Thank you, Annette!
Wow !
This is an amazing write.
Thank you for sharing .
Always enjoy Dawn’s work 👏👏
My pleasure.
xoxo
Xo
Thank you so much, Maggie! The feeling is mutual, my friend.
A pleasure always Dawn.
Thank you kindly my friend 🙏
Great poem in many respects! Congrats! Well deserved 🙏🍸🌼🎶
Thank you so much!
You are more than welcome! And your poems sure stand out!
Heart touching! , Is it okay if, I repost please?
Absolutely.
Thank you very much!
My pleasure.
xoxo
Yes, that would be fine. Thank you! Please let me know.
Thank you very much, Dawn!
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When darkness assails, one knows the battle is real. Pray becomes almost like an echo chamber. Resilience, persistency, just pressing on is exhausting..but we must.
Lovely piece, Dawn. 🙏
Thank you, Nigel!
You’re welcome 🤗
A poem full of strength! Heart touching!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful, Dawn! 💕
Thank you!
Most welcome.
Beautiful poem🌹🌹
Thank you!
This is really what is actually called love, I’m blessed to read this. @Dawn Pisturino.🫶🫶
Thank you so much!
How beautifully you capture that moment when a fearful circumstance is suddenly rectified. Well done, Dawn!
Thank you so much!
I love it 10/10 no 1000/10 i loved it it has such a deep meaning you should really look into getting this piece published also would anyone like to see my blog at Blossom201.wordpress.com.