Picture WIndow

A Poem by Sidewalk

There was no reason
for such a dose
so they raised their glasses
to an empty toast

Taking comfort in its lonely warmth.

Their hollow laughter
filled the crowded hall
and lifeless shadows
danced upon the walls

The bartender announced last call.

From a Picture Window
we both observed
as bodies swayed
and taillights swerved

our breath formed a blinding fog.

Glasses smashed
and friends were missed
Mistaken words
turned into fists

and misplaced lovers found lips to kiss

Though buttoned tight
our hearts may stray
but Hand-in-Hand
we walked away

Into the cool summer night.

© 2009 Sidewalk

Author's Note

yeah, wrote it while listening to "Grapevine Fires" by DCFC, maybe that'll help

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Stephanie

This was a really good poem... For some reason I pictured each scene as a pop up book page, looking through a window and raising glasses. I've never heard the song, but I'm sure once I do I'll see where this awesomeness came from! One of my favorite stanzas:

"Glasses smashed
and friends were missed
Mistaken words
turned into fists

and misplaced lovers found lips to kiss"

It all flowed so fantastically. I've decided to favorite this...it's something I need to read more than once! Kudos :]

Posted 14 Years Ago

Emily B

let's see more of your words, it's a worthy style. . . get to it!

and welcome to the Writer's Cafe

Posted 14 Years Ago

ABitBrokenPoetry

an intriguing style. painting us a picture of a random drunken night at the bar. love the imagery here & i like the format you've used. the rhythm of this poem is amazing. great write.

Posted 14 Years Ago

Eric

I've been cruising the newbies forum and haven't found much worth reviewing. However, this piece is a worthy writ. Cheers.

I see that you haven't written anything in three years. Stop it. Write. Writers write. Poets poet. So get to writing and poeting.

Eric