Open Poetry #14 |
he said Goodbye |
helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
He said goodbye But my hair did not hear it. Too shiny now it fragrants a welcome. He said goodbye but my eyes did not hear Too sparkling now they scan his return. He said goodbye But my ears did not hear it Too longingly now they wait for his call. Fingers .. .await the feel of desire. Only my heart ,ever alert to his whispers , Heard and encased it in my casket of treasures ..it's there now with Words from my life filled with love . My heart and my casket and I and my heartache Sit, head bowed ,on the stairway to my dungeon of despair . I would lift the lid for one more touch of my treasure But I cannot chance Losing it Too. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
heartbreaking words...and a strong ending... |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Sigh. This is very special. Bob |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helen~ Such poignancy in your thoughts. Beautifully done. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Helen, Interesting read. |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
When not flooded Helen your Dungeon may be pennance proper to encourage new life. Your poem enchanted. |
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Waseem Cheema Member
since 2001-03-16
Posts 369Pakistan |
HELEN I LOVE U and I will untill death.......... I can understand your feelings..... Same is here............. I love to nice poetry. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Helen This is very evocative writing... "Only my heart ,ever alert to his whispers , Heard and encased it in my casket of treasures ..it's there now with Words from my life filled with love . My heart and my casket and I and my heartache Sit, head bowed ,on the stairway to my dungeon of despair . I would lift the lid for one more touch of my treasure But I cannot chance Losing it Too." Very well done! I really enjoyed the read! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Powerful and intense wording Helen, very nicely written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
"I would lift the lid for one more touch of my treasure But I cannot chance Losing it Too." This was so heartbreakingly sad and yet this stanza right here made me smile...I don't normally pick out a particular part of a poet's work...but this just really stood out to me! loved how you worded the entire piece! you write with a depth and clarity that i for one envy!! take care. amy "but i see your true colors, |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Vaery good write. I understand this need to hold on..the denial that it is really over. Believe me, I do. You stated it just as it is. Sandra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent writing Helen..James |
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