Collecting teardrops

Gathering feelings

of little comfort or warmth

Shadowing the promises

of ribbon shaped clouds

floating silently in harmony

with my heartbeat

 

My mind drifts softly

 

The darkness comes

on a sunlit day, reaching with its hand

through this wood framed window

streaked in sadness

but transparent so that I may see

into the fabric of my memories,

desperately fighting the fears

that slowly form

 

beyond the tattered curtains

 

Whispers echo

on still waters, shimmering surfaces

drenched in sorrow, emptiness in mirrored gazes,

worn beaches holding impressions

of before encounters and words written

where my soul claws

 

in search of its loss

 

Now I sit here collecting teardrops,

so many shed, flowing anguish

embedded in desperation,

outlining the cracks in my heart,

etched in tomorrows,

lost to yesterdays,

 

when today you are gone

 

 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Not sure whether this one depicts past disappointments or the onset of depression. The speaker's pain is vividly expressed. Darkness coming on a sunlit day hints of illness.

[willweb]

I'm not sure either but whatever fits is good with me. : )
Thanks so much.

[Sel]

The words you used beauitfyly portrayed the emotions and grief when it comes to loss.

[willweb]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you stopping by to read.

[Ciara]

The sense of loss is painfully palpable in this poem.
Beautifully written poem. Striking imagery.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Ciara. I am happy you stopped by and appreciate your nice comment.

[lightsong]

Specially at the first verse, The reader may think these are beautiful sad images collected together into a poem of pain and grieve. what I feel here that there is more.... when words seemed fail to describe what You were feeling, You showed your talent with painting the visions, but truth behind each line there is a fragile crying and wounded soul. I feel it from behind the lines... very very tender...

[willweb]

Thank you so very much my friend for your always kind and humbling comment. I always look forward to your visits.

[lightsong]

anytime~ just tell me if You want a review to some specific piece :>