This dark day has dawned upon me <br />My heart's reaction remains a mystery <br />The secret of this turmoil still untold <br />During which I become dreary and old <br /> <br />A bird without feather unable to flock <br />Caught in this chamber, no key to this lock <br />My world silently shatters, no-one hears a sound <br />While my heart beats with a deafening pound! <br /> <br />This lonely soul is screaming out for love <br />It's a useless plight from this forgotten dove <br />Who forever shall walk this cold earth alone <br />Adapting to always being unknown <br /> <br />These feelings unwillingly self-imposed <br />By which this heart is completely engrossed <br />Acknowledgement needed before I grow cold <br />To prevent me becoming dreary and old.<br /><br />Tracy Scheepers<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/forgotten-dove/