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Open Poetry #47

the day the clock stopped

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

0 posted 2011-02-15 06:22 AM

three days of
intermittent sleep
depressed, restless
losing her grip
on reality
she shivers as
she moves into
a fetal position

she glances at the
clock on the wall
in her hospital room
the hands motionless
only a prayer
could save her now

she slips one hand
underneath her pillow
clutching her rosary
and the hands on
the clock move

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

1 posted 2011-02-15 08:36 AM

This a very good write for those that can relate. I can relate.
Lori

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2011-02-15 10:28 AM

Lovely, Faith - perhaps my favourite of yours.

Owl

easy1
Senior Member

since 2010-05-22

Posts 1209
Southeastern USA

3 posted 2011-02-15 12:13 PM

You have written a true benediction for anyone who has ever waited in agony for the clock to change its minute display... and for decent acknowledgement of any kind. Very good writing imho.

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

4 posted 2011-02-15 09:53 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Lori. I appreciate them.

Owl-Thanks so much, Owl. So glad you enjoyed this one that much.

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

5 posted 2011-02-15 09:54 PM

Thank you so much easy1...i appreciate your comments more than you know.

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

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