The Neighbors Might Hear

Be quiet, love, or the neighbors might hear

You sobbing into rumpled sheets.

Those tear stained fabrics and ragged clothes

Have folded in your sanity.

 

Be silent, hon, or the neighbors might hear

You crying out when you’re asleep.

Those disturbed pillows and unkempt hair

Have cushioned you from blank defeat.

 

Pipe down, my dear, or the neighbors might hear

The moans that come from troubled minds.

You toss and turn on beds that creak

And lie around the questioning eyes.

 

Hush hush, baby, or the neighbors might hear

The groans that echo empty sighs.

You resonate those haunting calls

And heavily whisper your goodbyes.

Reviews

[Grace Catherine C.]

Really, very good, beautifully written.

[.quan.011.]

This lovely well written poem. I wouldn't call disturbing and haunting just very emotional. Still love it.

[L. Catherine]

Haunting, well written, disturbing, are all words that describe this! Great work!

[Ian Faraway]

Haunting...this remembers me of two people, one of which is me and the other who is related to me....Anyways!!!! Well written and the imagery is just really well written and I am envious of your talent >.< Damn you!!!!

[quinfinn]

hauntingly beautiful and well written piece!

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

Clair, this a beautiful and touching write and yet so sad. Emotion and great imagery. I like it very much. xo

[Dahlia Phoenix]

I clap toward this magnificent poem which shows so much morbidity. Especially with silencing this poor innocent being who can't do anything about it.
"Hush hush, baby, or the neighbors might hear

The groans that echo empty sighs.

You resonate those haunting calls

And heavily whisper your goodbyes."

Great piece with an eerie touch to it. :) Simple as that.

[Yina]

Ya I agree it was creepy but it was interesting:)

[compositionc]

It was creepy, but incredibly moving.

[Sothe (White Princess)]

Wow this is really moving and greatly detailed. I love what you did to make it so that you can see the image.....really great work.