Staring At The Empty Chairs

Staring At The Empty Chairs

I sit here

At the table

Where friends once gathered

But I am alone

Staring at the empty chairs

Why do the chairs feel empty

Like they can hold my thoughts

But choose to remain vacant

As if I am not there 

To think

Or be

As if nothing ever existed here

Nothing ever happened

Not that we were never here

But we never existed ourselves

It's all empty

Dead silent

Only space exists

Empty space

From empty chairs

Reviews

[The Archangel Gabriel]

You really blow. You really did this in real time. I don't mean blow in a bad way. That is very impressive, but I think somebody shaded you and wrote in non-real time or this would have won. Excellent write. Keep it up. People don't get how hard it is to write in real time.

[Savannah Bly]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it. I understand the time thing, it really can be hard. I guess it is in my blood though...I literally think in poetry. Thank you again! :)

[Sami Khalil]

"As if nothing ever existed here

Nothing ever happened

Not that we were never here

But we never existed ourselves

It's all empty

Dead silent"

[David Scott]

I find myself asking why in these times... I never find a definitive answer.
Good capture of thought.

[Savannah Bly]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the use of the empty chair. Gave vision and purpose to the poem. Life changes and one day we remember we had more and we lost the good places. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Savannah Bly]

Thank you again for the great review and the kind words!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[LawrenceRaybon]

Excellent existential piece, made me think of "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Miserables (the Broadway Musical). Minimal yet profound with a haunting hint of sadness. I would offer some constructive criticism if I had any to offer, but I think this piece stands as is. Well done!

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[Savannah Bly]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked the write. :)

[Sami Khalil]

The image was sad but in a wonderful write. I hope things get better...:)...............

[Savannah Bly]

Thank you my friend! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Yu are welcome...:).............

[Hope]

This poem reaches out to me..it reminds me of the happy and great times I spend with my friends..Another of your good works !

[Savannah Bly]

Thank you!

[Hope]

:) :) :) welcome !