Just a ghost in this house

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                                      Just  a ghost in this  house


Once love  was  alive and well in our home.  Laughter, song  and  the noise of the children are gone now.
Today  a deadly silence in the house.

Two stranger  rarely talk and the house became a prison.

Once lovers now barely friends. Holding on to the thread of  hope.

I wonder can love be brought back to life from the dead? Is dead love just sleeping emotion or had time stole the will and kindness
away forever?

Today two strangers share a house. Just ghost waiting for  a escape or a miracle.


                             John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you like.

Reviews

[bathtime]

This is literally the progression of my parents' relationship through my childhood. More than I like its content, I like how it made me feel something. Sad, mostly. Its something people go through all too often, but it happens.

I like the format of your work. It adds some kind of depth. Its really good work.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Most of us will struggle. If we are lucky. We will learn and fight for the old love. Ain't always easier with another. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Another Mayfly]

A beautifully sad realisation of the fragility of love and how time and life can distort. At least there is still a thread of hope, truly wonderful to read.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Scarlet Rose. I appreciate the comment.

[Connie]

good writing, and sad as well. there MUST be a way to revive that lost love!

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe it can but the two people must want it. Thank you Connie for reading and the comment.

[Tomoe Tellez]

This is sad, and it is sadder to find that many can relate to it. I like the structure and font you used for this poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Alondra. I appreciate the comment.

[Inci 2]

i guess Thats true for most parents now a days. The kids help them hold onto their love and once they go away to pursue their dreams, all thats left is a long wait.
i think it shouldnt be like this though. Everyones got one life and they got to do what they got to do before its too late. we ourselves are in charge of our happiness so the love thats lacking needs to be brought back for a happier lifetime.
Great Poem! Thanks for sharing

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Need more than the kids to keep a marriage complete. Take hard work and people willing to survive the good and the bad days. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Cherry Pepperweb]

Very sad but not uncommon. Nicely phrased Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you. The good song make me think too hard.

[wordman]

sad write john,but so true for many couples.like my write after the fall
loved the music

[Coyote Poetry]

She is a amazing singer. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[wordman]

always a pleasure john,one of my oldest friends

[Valentine]

Wow, this makes the reader stop and think of their own house. Is it a home or a prison. Nice write. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

This was my goal. The good song gave me reasons to write. Thank you dear Poet for reading and the comment.

[Tina Kline]

I do like. A very sad tale but one that is so real. Love can die if no one is trying to keep it alive. Love is like a real living thing, it needs constant attention, or it will die like any living thing that is neglected. Love takes time and patience and always needs attention. But its only too late if both people think it is too late. Excellent poem. Very well crafted.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Tina. Keeping love alive is a lifetime of proper effort. Thank you Tina for reading and the comment.

[Tina Kline]

You're very welcome Coyote Poetry.

[Pryde Foltz]

There is no going back; one must give up the ghost and make new memories:) A deep and meaningful write, Coyote:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard to escape the ghosts. There is a point of no return. Thank you Pryde for reading and the comment.