#39 In Times Of

Though life can sometimes seem like an endless journey of questions without answers, if we truly reach out beyond our inner walls, a lifeline awaits us.

This poem helped me to explore this feeling of hopelessness, and reminded me that in these times, friends and family are truly, only a phone call away.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life

In Times Of

by Kit McCallum

My soul drifts aimlessly in times of hopelessness.
It searches tirelessly for meaning and truth ...
Yet finds no direction.

My heart bleeds quietly in times of loneliness.
It yearns to find warmth and happiness ...
Yet it somehow eludes me.

My eyes seek out visions in times of want.
They gaze endlessly through the blackness that envelops them ...
Yet they cannot see the light.

My ears listen earnestly in times of silence.
They search for familiar sounds to comfort and console ...
Yet they cannot penetrate the darkness that surrounds me.

My arms reach out frantically in times of despair.
They seek strength and compassion to enfold me ...
Yet they find nothing substantial to enwrap.

My mind cries out desperately in times of solitude.
It poses intense questions that demand answers ...
Yet there are none to be found.

***

My hand reaches out earnestly in these times of confusion.
It dials the number of a familiar and calming voice ...
And gratefully, my lifeline to sanity ... remains intact.

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Leslie

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THIS POEM HITS HOME. THANKS FOR SHARING IT.
Sara

This is exactly how I am feeling right now. Your words moved me.
jennifer

i like this alot
Sloane

Your poem was so touching. I think a lot of people will like it. It's beautiful.
Sariah

This poem was awesome. Being a poet myself I am amazed. It really captures how a person feels. Good job
lala

It took the feelings right out of my heart.
priyanka

really a very touching poem . One to be byhearted . I also sent this poem to the one whom I love .
kari

This is my life poem. Thank you for touching me in a way that i've never been touched before.
Rajpal

I can relate, nothing more needs to be said, thankyou, go well and enjoy.
Shawna

LIFE IS SUCH A ENDLESS BATTLE, FULL OF QUESTIONS THAT REALLY SOMETIMES HAVE NO ANSWER. THIS POEM SAYS A GREAT DEAL, IF ONE LOOKS DEEP ENOUGH AT THE WORDS!THANK YOU!
dods

something that i can relate, really! just in time of my current status. everything happens for a reason, trials do come our way, but these are meant to be - to make us stronger. I really love the poem.
amal

I think this poem is the best expression of hard times that everyone goes through but has no explanation to, times that the poet gracefully described in feelings and emotions. I was feeling bad today and the poem spoke to me . Thanx
Sam

The poem was really great. Simply superb
Ellie

love this poem and love everyone that Kit writes. You truly have a gift and a true heart to your feelings. Please keep feeling and sharing. It is your gift
shaguftah

keep it up mr. poet:)!
sissy

Thank you, Kit, for this inspirational poem. Even when we are alone, we do not have to feel lonely. I shared this with a very special friend of mine who lives far away.
N

Very meaningful. Life drains us, but a lifeline can keep our heads above water.
jessika

well i just wanted to say this poem is great. It could mean many different things about life like love or depression! It's great!
mellisa

i loved that poem that was me
ezra

like it a lot

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#39 In Times Of

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