Towards the tree line

I feel so helpless

  

Towards the tree line

 

I stare towards the tree line,

misshapen and abstract on my eyes

Fading in autumn’s chill and leafless

emptiness that I still cannot see

 

Oh it is there, screaming at me,

waving in the wind, calling in birdsong

But my eyes travel more…

a distance well beyond any footpath I’ve taken

 

Shelved on the high land vistas

 now filled with charcoal persuasions

So very far, miles on scaled dotted lines,

asphalt tearing at my soles, untied laces drag

 

Still I gaze, following my heart into loneliness

Reaching for but a hint of a smile,

a fix-all for that broken heart,

a mosaic sponge to catch your tears…I find none

 

Tossing a stone, it bounces on fielded diaries,

words of pain scribbled before even a thought

Collections of wishes in a four leaf clover pockets,

brushed of life’s unfairness

 

If only I could hold you,

safely beneath that frown,

gently with the touch of every meaning,

building a wall to turn back the sorrow

 

Ivy covered in green temptations

breathing of trust and love,

lingering at locked doors to secure peace

And yet, I can only stare towards the tree line…blind and worthless

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

It used to be that when you closed your account - your writing was inaccessible. But here you are. This is a beautiful write.

[Ruth]

It isn't worthless to be someone who feels such depths Jack...and you clearly do...that isn't worthless sweet friend...not at all...if anything, to feel and voice like this is a gift...you are able to purge your heart and that is not worthless love...at all :) Small blessings line our paths, we just sometimes forget they are there, I relate and this is why I say it :) x

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Poppy. Your kindness always warms this man's heart.

[Ruth]

Good, chin up love x

[Baby Ricochet]

wow is that depressing. Excellent description of loneliness and sorrow jack. I sure as s**t felt it.

[Jack...]

Thanks my friend. Smile now, the poem is over. :)

[Mark]

A poem of Winter, the dry cold bones of loneliness.

[Jack...]

Thanks for visiting Mark.

[Sami Khalil]

"Still I gaze, following my heart into loneliness

Reaching for but a hint of a smile,

a fix-all for that broken heart,

a mosaic sponge to catch your tears…I find none



Tossing a stone, it bounces on fielded diaries,"

A sad mosaic of touching words in the fields of wounded lovers and charcoaled skies that are overcast...Bravo

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

MY pleasure...:)........................

[ASPAR (A Sol Poet Arnay..]

I am going to run out of words Jack, well done most enjoyable reading :0)

[Jack...]

You humble me with your sweet words. Thank you so very much my friend.

[ASPAR (A Sol Poet Arnay Rumens)]

You are welcome dear man keep up the great work :)

[kublakhan27]

A rollercoaster of emotions you've laid out here, but I follow you all the way, and I do know how this feels. Sometimes nature inspires us, and sometimes it discourages. It is indeed a helpless feeling when the latter unfolds before our eyes, but you've relayed your thoughts and feelings beautifully as always. Well done my friend.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Steve. I am happy this one touched you, though I wish it were a more positive piece instaed of a depressing one, such as this.

[kublakhan27]

This is poetry my friend...it's where we come for solace when there is none to be found anywhere else. As bad as things get, we at least know we're in the company of friends here.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You may "feel" helpless, but your words carry more weight and healing power than the sharpest blade, I can assure you. This was fantastic in terms of imagery, and the angst was palpable. I have so little to say, but only because I felt this one so deeply...a good one for me to read tonight...

[Jack...]

Sarah, so very nice to see you again and I am thrilled you liked this piece. I always look forward to your thoughts on my work because I respect you so as a poet and a friend.

[s y e]

You're not helpless Jack - You are more help than you think, you just need to stay strong for the person and be there for them when you need them. These are situations we can't control but as long as you know or even believe that you are helping - even a little - then it will make you feel that little bit better, trust me, it does work my friend.

Be strong.

[Jack...]

Noodle, my friend, you always come through for me. Thank you so much for being my friend.