Unanswered Vexations

the suddenness of your departure
changed my life, left me blindsided
I had gotten used to the idea of me and you
left now with this sadness draped along my sleeve
with multi-stranded reasons tipping over
out of the blue

the lamp at the end of the hallway
flickered, and for a brief moment
you were here again
and we were as good as new,
shadows on the wall stopped spinning
passing by quietly without a sound.
your face flashed across what was left of my mind
and I knew I would love you forever

all roads lead to somewhere
falling into their own world
destinations complete
and yet, here I am
at the door of mass confusion
attempting to understand
these misbegotten reasons unyielding,
still trying to believe...

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Line four:
"Left now with this sadness draped along my sleeve"
This reminded of the commitment of love..when one 'wears their heart upon there sleeve. This love's unflagging nature to still 'hang on' somehow.
Then lines seven,eight, nine:
'the lamp at the end of the hallway
flickered and for a brief moment
you were here again.'
Trully a heart which does not let go so easily.
Last line:
"these misbegotten reasons unyielding,
still trying to believe..."
A beautiful one.
Kathy

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Kathy.... for your time and comments. I will be by soon.

Alisa

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You are welcome..and keep up your wonderful sharing. Blessings, Kathy

[Alisa Js]

Thanks again.

There are certain times in life when the unexpected occurs, shockingly so. This piece was inspired by such a time.

alisa ;-0

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~ i hear you... :)

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~ ah... what you articulate with such poetic precision in a voice as vulnerable as it is strong triggers so many memories that i think i'll be thinking about your words for a long time... ~ intense piece... very vivid... with very, very striking imagery...

[Alisa Js]

Thanks P, coming from one as gifted as you, I am extremelyflattered.

Sending you thoughts of everything amazing.

always...

alisa ;- )

[Perdition]

Ahhh!..Seems when you let it out it pulls us in, I love this one. Feels real and taunting like I can hear your feet pounding at the dusty soil. Good stance and deeper passion.