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Open Poetry #41

Like A Ghost In The Corner Of The Room

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2007-09-14 09:39 PM

Like A Ghost In The Corner Of  The Room

Mere thought never entered my mind.

Caustic runnels eating my heart
could not be . . . mere thought . . .
anymore than I can accept –

his death –

whatever the reason
or not.

But withered with them,
            like a ghost
             in the corner of the room,

I’m rocking in the chair my husband made -
seldom seen,
less frequently heard,
not touched
since I can’t remember when,

            at least -

not since that Fall so long ago,
when the leaves were yellow, red, and brown,
thought was real . . .

and so were we.

© wesley j beard, jr.
September 2007

aziza
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since 2006-07-09

Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

1 posted 2007-09-14 11:11 PM

Such a fine poem. I added it to my library -- and you know, I am a fan of yours too.

Alison

A Romantic Heart
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since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

2 posted 2007-09-15 04:03 AM

A real poem, enjoyed your thoughts, nicely placed together!

~ARh

You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2007-09-15 10:10 AM

Nice writing...James

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

4 posted 2007-09-15 10:29 AM

You are a true artist.
I love your work.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2007-09-15 10:35 AM

JWesley~
As always, you give us a spell-binding read~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

6 posted 2007-09-15 10:35 AM

~ Wistful, poignant, and nostalgic. Oh, Jim, what a lovely and compassionate piece of poetic expression. You are a marvel, dear poet man.

Hugs with love,

Linda

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