Heart Darts

(for Nicky, Sue and Jen dear friends, early departed)

where once we took tea

in a leafy green hall

airy bright cheerful 

with ceilings of glass

surrounded by buildings

of floral displays, teapots

and china presented

with class

rosemary, basil with ivy

a trailing, assorted clay pots

on floors with no doors

why am i weeping for all

that is gone

for ruins now bleeding

in silence i pause

trees have now seeded

a forest grows tall

conservatories battered

no people at all

while only the spirits 

have joined me today

to remind me a time clock

is ticking away

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John, the rhyme and meter were out in full force today. Funny how that happens. You never know where your muse is going to lead you. Thanks for stopping by to read. Enjoy the evening.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A deeply sad piece as the meeting place for tea with friends is described as now a ruin and memories of its grandness bring back thoughts of friendships once shared. An easily read piece as it concocts the scene from then and now.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. I did yesterday as well, but my response went in the wrong place, further up the page.

Chris