Vacant hour

Vacant hour

A Poem by Melissa Frost
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For a brief moment.....the weight had been lifted

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Seeking refuge from an arid affair
I find only a distorted view
Shall I act upon inner wounds
Or revel in my stark exterior

Digesting grief born of a tempestuous union
Plumbing the depths of my intricate soul
I acquire solitude

This is but a minor holiday
For I am a practical traveler
A healthy appetite for warmth and sweet imperfections
Seeking the orchard, a place of fresh starts
Rummaging for the intoxicating vine

© 2012 Melissa Frost


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Melissa Frost
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No advice... but a comment:

You had me smiling the first line. "Seeking refuge in an arid affair" I can attest to the fact that the ending to that in real life is disastrous.

"Digesting grief born of a tempestuous union" This poem is literally the recipe for Denial Pie.

It is real and gritty and messy and it works. Two thumbs up for "Vacant hour"

Posted 12 Years Ago


Again, I love your creation of imagery. I wonder whether you see it. Then again, a poet can never enjoy her poems the way a reader can. One thing. i hate it when reviewers try to show their creativity in comments and try to continue the poem. No Ad Hominem intended, but its irritating and lame.


Posted 12 Years Ago


Contnue deeper into the orchard.
You will find one tree that stands
out in it`s size and vitatlity. Seek
the fruit of this tree. Desire will
become manifest and you will be
'satiated.
------ John

Posted 12 Years Ago


I read your poetry and feel like I know you. Your words resonate with me in a way that only people who have been a victim of selfish love can really understand and appreciate. "Shall I act upon inner wounds
Or revel in my stark exterior" My inner wounds still bleed but the starkness of my own exterior often just makes the blood flow more freely...
Once again, Thank You.

Posted 12 Years Ago


all holidays are welcome, no matter how brief. beautiful words

Posted 12 Years Ago


I love this, fantastic use of language.
:)

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Melissa Frost
Melissa Frost

Portland, OR



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