Let in the Light

"It's dead," I remind myself.

He shot it with the gun I forced into his hand. 

His words ring through my brain, reeling me back in.

Into the story, the saga, 

as if this might just be one more chapter in our book of love.

But really my attention is like the defribillator 

keeping its pulse alive when all that's left is its shell. 

I beg for closure- from myself, from him, from handsome strangers. 

But she is sneaky and elusive, showing up to some parties and evading others.

Disappearing without a note or a trace. 

I remember she was here, but can't remember her leaving.

I prune the leaves from the plants, 

mourning each fallen leaf as I remember the life I imagined for it. 

How it would soak in the sun of our living room, 

provide a jungle for young imaginations 

and a responsibility to teenage years. 

Instead it lies dead in my hands. 

I fear what the dying leaves foreshadow.

But I see buds sprouting and flowers blossoming. 

So I pour the water in and open the shades to let in the light. 

Author's Note

Let me know your thoughts or suggestions! I'm just getting into writing more :)

Reviews

[aLittlePain]

Gabrielle, this is sublime! You have some real talent! I love the retrospective tone here that drips with acceptance and regret, really well crafted! You have some really stellar lines, the kind that make me wish I thought of them first ;) an awesome read, let's hope your pen continues this flow. Regards Rach x

[Gabrielle]

Thanks so much Rach!! I loved what I saw of your work, too, I'll definitely keep an eye out for new work of yours :)
Cheers,
Gabrielle

[aLittlePain]

You're welcome, I very much enjoyed the read.

[Farhan Shaikh]

Very good write Gabrielle...i enjoyed it😉

[grey.eyes]

i really loved this. i like how it jumps to the plant part of it so its almost like a different subject, but it still relates to the general message..if that makes sense lol.

[Gabrielle]

Oh thanks! I guess you're right -- it was stream of conscious for me, so it all related, but now I see it is a new but related topic. Thanks so much for reading and commenting! -Gabrielle