Void Within Poem by Debora Johnson

Once laughter grew as grain, In hearty summer rains
Love bloomed as the gardens, we all know as Eden
Freindship ever twining, as Ivy upon our path
Passion flared in our souls, from just our eyes meeting

Dark clouds large as life, as thunder heads our coarse
Lonliness growing wild, as storms are moving in
Replacing joy and sunshine, as only heartbreak can
Pain and sorrow thick as weeds, fill the void within

As a rose in the autumn, my heart does abide
Within this prickly stem, soft petals falling free
Winters frost soon to cover, the roots of my soul
He who brings the spring, will discover the true me

Shouting from this void, crying out, I am here
Please bring your warmth and Love
Don't leave me buried, ever dark and cold
Come set me free, to soar as the dove