THIS BENCH

a future?

Still, I remain on this bench

perhaps it is a foreboding of  the near present

so many decisions to assemble

in a foreign land

where I am a stranger to everyone

including my dear soldier

whether to remain in England

that the possibility of  his amnesia  pikes out

and he recognizes me in my present state

all these notions need attention  straightaway

 

This bench means a lot to me

it is my salvation from the horrors of my foolish visit

to the gentleman

when I could  run  away no more

my legs stripped from under me

I  sat for hours collecting myself

as you well know my predicament

yet is has some value, some respite, some memories

that is why I have  this bench from which to

take flight to a new adventure if I please

 

Though, first I would like to unwrap this blanket from my body which shrouds me and my mind together

during my initial shock

in addition, it will release the tension that envelops me

I fold it and lay it next to me

now I can breathe and view my life before me more clearly

 

Foremost, I touch my baby and sing to him while

he peacefully sleeps

he must be tired with all the kicking this morning

I yawn and peek at the sun, then remind him that I love him very much

I lift off the bench and walk through a lovely park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

An empty bench offers solitude. A place to sit and think, to weigh situations up. The baby will come first. Everything else I feel will take second place. Beautifully penned Betty. Looking forward to more. Happy new year.

Chris 🌹

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Chris...hope you are enjoying the weekend, it's frigid here with storm to come! UGHread moreThank you dear Chris...hope you are enjoying the weekend, it's frigid here with storm to come! UGH
Warmly, B

[poetgurl]

I felt a certain level of loneliness in this heartfelt write, so very nicely written and expressed

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you so much, appreciated…
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty... when you carry a Baby... you become a Savior that protects each move and feeling. You are totally receptive as the Moon moves across the Sky. A peaceful time. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

It should be peaceful dear Pat, but not always
hope you are having a lovely weekend; I think snow is coming to us!
Warmly, B

[Dara]

I get the feeling of deep repose from this lovely write, Betty. The mind is in turmoil but sitting there on the trusty bench gives it a small reprieve slowly giving way to a more manageable flow of thoughts. I really like this one!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Dara for a very understanding review!
more to come!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

I felt the separation, the loneliness in the words dear Betty. All of us are seeking safe place to rest. Powerful and worthwhile flow of thoughts my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear John for that lovely review, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

THERE needs to be a place when one can sit.. perhaps only sit.. and think perhaps or.. think only of thinking.. something.. anything.. nothing. No commitment, no overthing.. meditation of a selfish nothingness. Perhaps. Maybe. Why not. Does it matter. Liberty or Freedom there for the use of.. if wanted.

A poem, a gift of thought to unravel.. or not.

[Betty Hermelee]

No need to unravel, dear EM, just contemplate the cosmos, mind meandering to nowhere....its' still soothing ...
BIG HUGS, xoxo
B

[Arundass TP]

Bench is stable and denotes present time. Nicely written poem. Thumbs up

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you TP for your very good review!
Warmly, B

[Re-Pete]

contemplative. i too have favorite benches that i frequent to unwind and think things through. although calming and restful there is a subtle, unresolved tension in this.

[Betty Hermelee]

you are correct! thank you Pete for picking that up!
and a great review!
Warmly, B💥💥💥💥Happy New Year!

[Lorry]

A simple bench is a welcome sight for so many and the reasons behind each are so uniquely individual that it is unthinkable to attempt to guess.
A welcome seat, where you can ponder away until your hearts content is my preferred choice and for others it may just be to smile at strangers, with the odd hello before going back to their solitary life.
I wrote once about a bench and although I didn't know where it was going, it became a bench too big for one, as they missed happier times sitting there together and it became his memory of his wife.
A simple wooden bench becomes so much more to so many and none moreso than your character, taking a moment to mentally file her thoughts like an unending to do list.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you dear Lorry for a very personal and thoughtful review
Warmly, B🌷🌷

[John the Baptist]

Does this mean a new adventure is starting? I hope so.

[Betty Hermelee]

maybe, just playing around! thank you dear John
you have an excellent memory!
Warmly, B🌷🌷