Greeting

This is a poem from my past and thankfully I no longer feel this way.

I suppose sometimes

My greetings fall flat

I say I love you 

And just like that

No response

To the cricket's chorus

My resolve is slowly becoming porous

Silence reins clear on the other end

The way this goes I often fend

For the survival of my heart

I used to have you to fill that part

But once again the company I keep 

Is the creak, creak, creak of the cricket's beat

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

A sad poem, but an expressive and well-constructed one. I'm glad these feelings are no longer with you!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

The lonesome angst of heartbreak so eloquently captured in this truthful poem that is relatable to any heart that has ever loved. Sometimes we who love ask nothing more than a simple response to show our kindness is meaningful to the one's that hold our affections. Very nicely written and emotive conjuring as well. Thank you for sharing your poem Leslie.