Ghost

Standing in the hallway while her parents fight

LIstening and waiting thoughought the night

Pressed against the wall,

A result and a reminder.

Mother on her right,

And Father at the left.

Spears through the air,

The words they hurl.

Feelings of despair

For the girl.

At the end, the silence screams,

echoes of the fight ring though the hallway.

And in between the shadows,

Taking up space,

The daughter.

The weight of the battle hung over her shoulders.

The sounding board to it all.

A ghost.

Reviews

[marianne]

Excellent poem...it really captures the esscences of how children feel when their parents argue in front of them. Whether it be trivial or explosive it does leave scars!

[starwillow]

I just re-read your poem & all I said out loud is "WOW" Please call me
Starwillow

[starwillow]

This is an excellent poem & I am afraid of where it was inspired. If you ever need to talk, I am here.
Starwillow

[Sexy P3nguin]

Super awesome. I can feel the emotions it it and it flows great. I had some lines that made me say "wow" like this one, "At the end, the silence screams,echoes of the fight ring though the hallway." That line was so well worded. Great job

[Lexi =]]

This is very sad but a real good poem. I felt the emotions. It kind of reminds me when i was 4 my parents fought. Its a bit of a blur tho. So good job!!! =]

[A]

Oh so sad. Your descriptions in this poem are very well written. I could picture this perfectly. This piece is so full of emotions which makes it that much better even though it is sad. Great poem! :)