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

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

This is truly the best one yet that I have read from you! I can see and feel everything inside the writing and words. It touches my heart and reminds me that winter is on its way! Well done! This is an amazing poem that I enjoyed reading today. Thanks for sharing.

[Jack...]

Josie, your kind words have brought me much joy this morning. Thank you so much for your friendship.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

This one is truly a keeper and very well written!

[MsJewel]

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
When someone we care about is in pain, we want to fix it - no matter what. Your poem is the warm embrace of a wonderful friend. You have a kind and compassionate heart Jack and it shines in this beautiful poem.
:) Julie

[Jack...]

Thank you Julie. Just trying to reach out with words to help soothe another's pain.

[Lydia Shutter]

Unfortunately, there are situations in life we can not control, much as we would like to. When a friend or a loved one is hurting physically or emotionally, we want to help, but we are powerless. Your poetry is a masterpiece of emotion....and "charcoal persuasions". "Fading in autumn’s chill and leafless emptiness" the desperation and desolation of this line is overwhelming, Jack. Your soulful words will stay with me a long time. A wonderfully emotive write. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Lydi, you always bring happiness to my world. Thank you so very much for your kindness always.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are more than welcome, Jack. Have a good day. Lydi*

[Larry Dyson]

I hear and see a person lost and separated from the meaningful closeness of the others, looking past the tree line/future -past/ but not present. feeling the chill of the holiday seasons past -without this needed -planned relationship...grieving is good Jack and so is respecting your on needs....excellent voicing of feelings and progress thru this difficult time...remember your friends are here as well...Laury

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Indeed my friends here do help ease the pain.

[Dr. Wood ?]

you are a master of words my friend

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[Laminators Dubai]

we all feel helpless at time...we are humans.
a hugely beautiful poem my friend.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Glitch

[Diana]

Blind, perhaps, but worthless, no. I like the image of the tree line (from the beginning) in the distance "misshapen and abstract," similar to the future, no?

[Jack...]

Yes I think it is my friend. I appreciate you Diana.

[emmajoy]

'Reaching for but a hint of a smile, ~~ a fix-all for that broken heart, ~~ a mosaic sponge to catch your tears..' Beautiful words, the sincerest of thoughts.. gentle remedies willingly given.

[Jack...]

Emma, I always appreciate your visits. Thank you ever so much for your kindness. I am honored you stopped by this day.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Simply beautiful Jack yet so sad. I can relate to this so well as my own heart echos the same sadness and loneliness. I pray that one day it will be different for you.

[Jack...]

Thank you Carolann...it is so nice to see you again. I am smilng because of your kind words. I hope you are smiling too.

[Carolann Dowsett]

You always make me smile Jack :)

[Jack...]

Now that really makes me smile.

[Rita L. Sev]

You cannot fix all of life's unfairness, and some seem more unfair than others... You convey sorrow and frustration here, Jack, and a longing to take away someone else's suffering. That alone will ease their pain...

[Jack...]

I hope so Rita, I truly do. Thank you for reading and leave such sweet comments for my poem.