Thursday, 16 March 2023

Encore



rejection note
how sweet of her 
to apologize

Nothing new. 

Am  used to it. 

Stoic I call myself. 

sky watch
if only my sighs could
disperse the clouds




But this time her 'sorry' pierced. 


The headaches returned too.


ages
I have meandered 
within 



as
                          light 
                                              as
                                                                  feather

the city rises                             hollow

                                   or 

                                           is
                                    it
                                            the

                                                          mist
              in my eyes                   
 
                                      greying the sky



 wordless 
       wounds 
                  gape



feather light




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19 comments:

  1. ages
    I have meandered
    within - love this!!

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    1. Thank you so much. It's my favourite too because it's true.

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  2. A compelling read. The grey mist is light as a feather but also heavy of heart.

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  3. The word 'gape' struck me like a chord. Love the light as a feather look.

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  4. Really nice mood built up here and the way you constructed the piece adds to it nicely.

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  5. This time, can it float away?
    I have a few hurts that can never float away,.
    I enjoyed reading, it read again after I straght lined it,
    easier, better for me. Sorry
    ..

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  6. From disappointment springs a lovely poem. Cheers.

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  7. Sorries - can grow old and meaningless.

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    1. Thanks Margaret for your presence and comment.

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  8. If the wounds are 'feather light'-- can the healing be far behind? I wonder. So much resonated with me.
    I salute you for choosing to title this poem -- 'encore'. To never give up. To write and submit and repeat. Sounds like the poet's anthem:) Wonderful read.

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    1. Glad that you could connect with the poem.

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