Go...hold her

“Where are you?” she cries to sleep,

though pray she won’t to blurred stars

lingering in the past

 

Arms of little strength

reach for weakening moments

in dark rooms with plaster feelings

 

The cold slips beneath doorways

collecting at her feet,

crippling thoughts in glazed over eyes

 

As sorrowed breezes flicker flames

of the candle she relights,

burning at both ends

 

A melted wax trance, hot on her fingers

falls in shapes on a barren floor,

question mark drippings

 

For the answers, not found in any book

no pages of solutions inked

and numbered in reverse order exist

 

and she says she can’t…she won’t fall,

but she has and she will

to her knees…

 

Go…hold her

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A brutally sensitive poem about loss and how it affects us Will. Written in sensitive and insightful words that evoke feelings of cold reality.

[willweb]

Thank so much John.

[Jeannette Lunete]

The sensibility in this poem is outstandingly beautiful. You've captured the intervals of raw melancholy. This is for sure one of my favourite pieces of yours. I can relate to many lines. You transfer every bit of emotion mercilessly. Greatly enjoyed. Props! :)

[willweb]

Thank you so much for your nice comments.

[Ma'at]

the imagery in this is stunning...the way you write is just stunning...this is probably one of my favorite pieces you have written xx

[willweb]

Thank you so much Daniela, that was a wonderful compliment. I am happy you liked this one.

[Matching Socks]

Beautiful poem Will, with a ray of light shining at the end.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Ana for always being so kind to me. This poem is special to me, I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Matching Socks]

You have a beautiful heart my friend.

[Ana B.]

great poem Will :) (more than) a hint of sadness, yet, this is what makes it beautiful.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Ana B. I did try to portray a sad heart that needed comforting and the comfort it needs. I appreciate you stopping by.

[Ana B.]

you did a very good job, i'm glad i stopped by...