THE IMPACT OF HIS ABSENCE

I'll let you decide!

THE IMPACT OF HIS ABSENCE

The impact of his absence is

Quite deeper so it seems,

Than imprints of his presence in

My thoughts and in my dreams.

He enters by a door that I

So surely thought was locked,

And stirs each image there within

My mind like broken clocks.

How can this be I say to me

How did this all begin?

Can thoughts bestir the memories

Of things held deep within?

When night has come to settle 'round

And fill the heart with fear,

I lay me down and try to sleep

Betrayed by silent tears.

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Sharon Peeples 2020

Reviews

[Lorry]

The contradictory heart and mind can sometimes feel like jello that never quite sets, leaving us with such fluid thoughts and feelings that they act like a roaring river,, doomed to never rest.
We conclude and accept rationale in the cold light of day, but heart and mind rarely read those memos and forever replay the aches.
Beautifully captured Sharon.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Lorry for you very kind and perceptive review of this write. I appreciate you! ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

At night I often find that's when my thoughts go into overdrive. The he in this poem is deeply missed, whatever the circumstances of the separation this reader clearly understands that. A beautiful and touching poem Sharon.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you Christine for your beautiful review of this write. You are appreciated my friend. ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I believe this to be about your son...and the sadness you still feel and the memories you still hold so dear...
beautiful write, Sharon.
j.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much my friend for your beautiful review of this write. Your kindness is always appreciated! ~Sharon