Old Chair

Old Chair

 

 

in the parlor

a stranger

removes his coat

 

makes himself at home

tension turns me upside down

death in the afternoon

 

of a cold November day

slowly approaching

the rocker

 

the silhouette

pivots

his face

 

advances a smile

to me

Father?

 

his response

smacks me in the heart

am i in his dream

 

or mine?

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/18/2020

Reviews

[Relic]

I used to dream about my mother a lot after she died. This is a scary one.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Sorry to hit a nerve, Relic.
Thank you for sharing.
j.

[Relic]

No apologies necessary. :)

[Robert Trakofler]

okay this was a bit chilling but i have to admit that happens to me sometimes being an antique dealer many objects have spirits attached the strange sounds and occurrences that have happened in my store over the years I just cant refute Im the last guy to believe in ghosts but, well...you know! next time you see him could you get the lottery numbers from him?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I do believe in ghosts, brother bunny...and had a couple experiences, one visual, that lasted for about 30 seconds...so I would love to browse in your store someday...I promise I won't touch anything, just look, AND FEEL the atmosphere.