Windows

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Windows only let us see

What doorways block from view

It doesn’t matter much to me

If what I see is you

 

Shutters locked to fend the cold

As winter winds now chill

Memories you can’t unfold

In knots to try your will

 

Teddy bears and butterflies

Upon your table sit

Beauty framed in sorrowed sighs

In moments felt to quit

 

Loneliness it seems your friend

Perhaps it just might be

Though if the darkness does offend

I hope you think of me

 

And if the frosted panes incite

Clouded thoughts to flow

And daylight brings the darkest nights

I just want you to know

 

Windows only let us see

What doorways block from view

It doesn’t matter much to me

If what I see is you

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Much lucidity in your windows mind Jack, nothing blocks your view or your supreme talent to reach out and touch a heart with your poetry...always a treat my friend.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Frieda. Just sitting here gazing at the sunrise when your photo and review popped up on my screen...that's when I realized, indeed there is something more beautiful than a Texas sunrise.

[Frieda P]

Oh Brock, you say the luvliest things...always my pleasure ;-)

[Emerald Seas]

Sweet poem, Jack! Glad to see your moments 'closed' from the cafe are short lived and you are still here for us to share in your gift of stringing the words to wind around our hearts. Good morning, dear friend! This is a thoughtful read :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my long lost, but peeking in from time to time (and yesterday morning was the wrong time) friend :) I always enjoy when you visit and thank you for always bring a gift of a beautiful review when you do.

[Emerald Seas]

I'm not lost :) you know... I just have a lot of plates spinning at the moment - gotta keep them from falling! I keep thinking I have a flash of inspiration, but then my head warps it around a bit and I decide not to post... baby steps, my friend, baby steps! Lol... at least on new writing. Everything else is running on ahead - book is a little slower than planned, but out of my control so... :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Truly lovely Jack .When you love someone they tend to live in your mind and heart.Always with you even when they are not there,

[Jack...]

Yes, it sure does seem that way my friend. Thanks so very much.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[joshua sky]

Your poems spark envy my friend. You write with such succinct clarity, yet you are not afraid of breaking the bounds of convention in any way. Lovely and excellent verse...

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my friend. I appreciate you stopping by.

[MsJewel]

This is so sweet Jack. There are those that live in our hearts forever...and there are those poems that touch our hearts. You have touched mine. Your poem is lovely.

:) Julie

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Julie. A nice welcome to the morning for me .

[Baby Ricochet]

Another romantic ode from the smoothest poet on the WC. Good one Jack.

[Jack...]

I don't know about that BR but I thank you.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Sweet ...sweet...sweet. You can see her everywhere...even if she's not really there. The eyes see the physical, but heart can see deeper...a different dimension when it comes to love.

Thanks for sharing this piece, Jack. Kudos!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Dhaye. I appreciate your kindness.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

You're welcome. :)

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

Teddy bears and butterflies
Upon your table sit
Beauty framed in sorrowed sighs
In moments felt to quit

Loneliness it seems your friend
Perhaps it just might be
Though if the darkness does offend
I hope you think of me.
(favorite stanzas..after the first that is). ;)

#sigh. I really look forward to your poems Jack. This was beautiful and soothing and very easy to relate to.
I love that the speaker doesn't deem losing out on the other sights the window lets us be privy to as a loss, as long as the one who's presence is longed for is within sight.
Thanks for a most beautiful piece. :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. Such lovey comments to start my day...

[s y e]

See, I see this like no matter where a person is; locked themselves away, or gone you still see them and feel them... in your heart, because even if you never saw someone whom you were close to, they'd still be in your heart. And the windows are so you can always be reminded of that person whenever you feel down....

[Jack...]

You are correct Noodle. There are many who live in our hearts that nothing can hide from us. Thank you so very much my sweet friend.

[emmajoy]

Seems you feel that even if someone shuts self away, you still experience her or his presence in glimpses, dreams and thoughts because - that's all you want - no matter what the other would have. Perhaps the windows are memories or the desire to see more than

Such a beautiful sadness of words and needs.. and yet, an affirmation of your feelings.

[Jack...]

My sweet Garden Girl. Thank you for wandering my way today. Your kind words allow me to open my eyes and see all that waits for me. Indeed, when you care about someone so much, even when they are hidden from your view, you still see them everywhere because they are everything to you. I appreciate you Emma, I truly do.

[emmajoy]

The immediate feeling you express is perhaps, a gentle flow of power. But you're waiting, for just not the doors to open but for a time when things will be brighter.. hotter .. shared.. sweet. More.

[Jack...]

Indeed...that is a long path through the garden though my friend, but I have comfy shoes, so I should be ok. :)

[emmajoy]

Smiling here .. keep walking, Jack.