a small start

everything changed and yet nobody noticed

 

but i've noticed that a lot of people like to talk at me

they never give me room to answer back

 

it has been a year for change and stress and loss

 

five funerals in ten weeks, three of those murdered under the age of 33

 

there is something that is attacking the light-filled

i don't know if you've noticed

 

something that is trying to extinguish

those who are love

 

i notice that

i am still here

 

i thought i loved

my tears are real

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the tears are real, the love is real...but others aren't listening...i have had that too---people talk at me...no room for response, or for them to listen...

but poets hear other poets...at least most do...but i guess some don't...they just say read me and glorify me with your comments...but there is no reciprocation..

life gets really hard sometimes, and we need someone to listen...not just talk.

nicely expressed...i really felt this one deeply...

[A hare off]

All that is or was is no longer and will never be again and no one notices, but I am still here hiding behind voices that will not allow me to speak, quickly turning to mumbles as I stare at nothing. Really sad and the tears flow upon the page. Life is fleeting, we win, we lose and then we are gone. Great writing.

[Willard Wells]

Death and the dramas of life seem to be coming at us at a higher rate of speed. Making it hard to process the pain and suffering around us. It is a battle to stay the course. Well done piece.

[Emily B]

three bright and shining young co-workers murdered since September 11, so here I am :)

[Willard Wells]

I am sorry for your loss and pain. There will be a new day in your future.

[Emily B]

there will be many new days for most of us :)

hope still lives somewhere

[Sami Khalil]

The ups and downs of life, the gains and dear losses, the self traditions and changes, the small steps and leaps. May God be with you.
By the way, those who care notice...:).....

[W.k.kortas]

"i notice that/I am still here"...how much like that other Emily, and I for one am grateful that you are still here.

[Emily B]

too much tragedy and not enough poetry

and so I am here :)