Pregnant Woman

Bursting, I thud onto the fullest of all pathways -
Near empty room with only dust, blank walls,
Sealed porch, square built.
In my yard, rain drenches and drenches.

Full of heart and observing all the world.
Near bloomed roses,
Inhaling their sweetness, a red perfume.

I am alone.
The children of others, screaming, wanting. They annihilate me.

No. The life inside sews me up with silence -
Everything can happen.

The sun peeks - curled hands around my neck, as a cord tightens.
Shining expressions, and my lover gone away, someplace.

Reviews

[eglantine]

This is beautiful and I don't think I will completely relate until I experience pregnancy myself (which will be in quite a few years time hopefully lol). You capture the "glow" like a secret knowledge of a pregnant woman. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[Mickey Hilts]

I can do no more than agree with Eglantine. Wonderful Rosalind.

[Rosalind Gale]

Thank you so much my dear Eglantine -
-x-

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

Key word: completely; at the risk of not sounding like a dude, you know; lol

[Dotty Gale]

You are really wonderful Rose, I'll always be here for you. In the next bedroom!
xoxoxox

[Mark]

I don't need to be a woman to relate this poem. There is a tension in it, the tension of an observer waiting to come out, to become active.. which isn't quite the word I'm looking for but close.

The last stanza twists... I try to make it fit. Anyway, enjoyed it.

[Emily B]

oh, wow . . .

such a striking piece of work

[Rosalind Gale]

Thank you Emily -
-x-

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

he is bound to return...the lover:)

[Rosalind Gale]

Well, perhaps -
-x-

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

make him do

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

oh he is a soldier??! maybe?

[Luke L]

Wow beautiful! I love poetry that makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck :) Gorgeous writing!

[Rosalind Gale]

Thanks Luke -
-x-

[Luke L]

you're very welcome :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Another absolutely beautiful piece! I'm becoming enthralled by your poetic voice. You have a unique style that I truly admire. Each line is a complete thought and existence in and of itself.

"The sun peeks - curled hands around my neck, as a cord tightens." - this single line gave me the chills. Well done!

[ChemicalMadness]

Your work is always shot through with horrible beauty....this piece is no different. Though I had a brief second of hope here...the that familiar desolation....then hope anew....then..

Great write as usual. Look forward to more :)

CM.

[Rosalind Gale]

Thanks so much -
-x-

[Akleja]

It's beautiful even though it's a bit frightening. It's also hopeful. I love how you leave room for thought.

[Rosalind Gale]

Thank you -
-x-

[New Dawn]

'Everything can happen' and will happen dear Rosa - oh how I remember the restless pacing in the early hours wondering how the rest of the world could sleep as I waited for the unknown - and felt alone - even when surrounded by others - because this was unique to me - and will be for you also x

[Rosalind Gale]

Thanks S - for all your comforting words: Much love to you -
Rosalind
-xx-

[Kaya]

This is so powerful, eloquent but powerful. I don't think I'll understand this poem fully until I experience it for myself, but even still its one of the most beautiful, poignant pieces of writing I've read in a very long time. Incredible.