Abandoned Writers Cafe

Empty rooms in empty halls.

Accounts silent - long abandoned

the words bankrupt

vacant fronts of creativity 

washed over; hollow; run down.

Verbs sway on rusted hinges

the strains of old poems

cross pages like tumbleweeds.

Profiles shuttered - desolate

unopened for years, collect dust

while messages to forgotten friends

go unanswered

Pinned to a page 

like wanted posters

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I still visit the profiles of old friends here, some that I know seldom if ever, revisit the site. Others are departed from life itself. I revisit their comments on my posts on other sites as well. I'll find one and say, well, wasn't that nice? This is eloquently poignant. I enjoyed and I relate. F.

[Relic]

Thanks for reading, Fabian. :)

[Red Brick Keshner]

As do I. They are like monoliths on a partways barren land.

[LKBillips]

Oh Man this was totally me until last week. I lost myself to the bustle of a hectic life. Dusting off those poems and bringing a new shine. :) Nice poem.

[Relic]

Thank you. :)

[ROXANE DORSEY]

I like this one too. Again thanks very much for sharing.

[Relic]

Thank you Roxane. :)

[Ardra]

its very beautifully expressed.. :) love the pic too..

[Relic]

Thank you. :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

I love this image, Tim!
Along with your penned words on how this is sad to lose members to silence here.

[Relic]

Thank you Josie.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You're welcome!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had to read this again, and I'm so glad I did for I forgot to mention how very much I love the photo. Your articulation leaves me in such awe, Tim!

[Relic]

Thanks so much Kelly. :)

[Great Aunt Astri]

I often wonder where the disappeared have gone. Your lines,
while messages of forgotten friends
go unanswered
Pinned to a page
like wanted posters'
is very clever and full of pathos.

[Relic]

Thanks Astri, I'm glad you liked it. :)

[Bacchus]

wow, best thing I've read on here in a long time...
guess that goes along with the poem too...
library worthy for sure.

[Relic]

Thank very much Bacchus. :)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Yes, haunting, eloquent poem. Sad when friends leave. Wonder where they go. Wish them well...

[Relic]

Thanks for reading Annette.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You are very welcome. It is a beautiful poem.

[Tracey~]

It's hard when a site goes through a harsh transition. When people pit one against the other and motives are lost on vacant minds. I miss the old days...but not the pain and hatred... xo

[Relic]

Well said, thank you.