Footfalls

Search, search all you wish to
But he is not to be found.
For his footfalls,
Have ceased to grace the ground.

Author's Note

Thank you for reading. I look forward to your reviews.

Reviews

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

This is such an emotional piece! Very, very well-written.

Search, search all you wish to
But he is not to be found.
I love the rhythm and the soft musical effect produced by alliteration. I could just recite these lines forever. :) I like your choice of words "all you wish" and the repetition of "search" which perfectly portrays the futility of the search.

For his footfalls,
Have ceased to grace the ground.
This almost made me cry. It was so sad and yet so beautiful ..

This is one of the best compositions I've read so far. Hope to read many more like this one from you. Good luck! :)

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you so much. This is definitely one of the best reviews that I have received

[Jibey]

Simply said but moving in its longing

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like the possible double meaning here...
someone who has passed on, left this earth...but also someone who is no longer mentally with us.
And his mind is no longer grounded.

nicely said in the brevity.

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you for your kind words. And you have understood it correctly.

[annalysiar]

Beautifully written. I love it, short sweet and sad. Very nicely done

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you...

[annalysiar]

You're more than welcome thank you for sharing

[zunie frost]

I love the simplicity of this work! Have sad touch ! Nicely written

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you :)

[zunie frost]

Welcome !!!

[Aswin R Prasad]

Great poem with such intense emotions and these emotions expressed in such limited number of words excellently.. I assume you are trying to convey how you wish to have someone who was close to your heart back .. And also for the people you lost when time passed by to return to your life..

And i'm amazed about how you expressed this with such ease !
Great write.. Would love to read more of your work!

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you have liked it.
The last two lines of the poem came to mind when I was badly missing someone who was no longer a part of my daily life...someone who is there for me but at the same not there.
I hope you can understand what I am trying to say.

[Aswin R Prasad]

Yeah! I sure did.. And you conveyed it brilliantly ! :)

[ANTO]

I can imagine this being the words of the angels that sat upon Jesus' tomb when the few apostles brave enough to venture out went to it and found it empty.
So eloquent and timeless. well penned EE.

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you!
And wow! You have presented a beautiful scenario.

[Bear]

WOW! This is one of the best epitaphs I have heard and can imagine it carved in marble on a headstone, even my own. Five out of Five Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you Bear :)
It is true that my original intention was definitely not an epitaph but I really like your point of view. It actually looks like one if you think of it that way.

[DeerInHeadlights]

with such ease- getting the point across, what is done is done, what is past has past.. what will be will never be again. I need to read more of your thoughts..

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you :)

[Obscured by the Shadows]

Such a powerful poem in so few words. I am going to go out on a whim here and assume it is speaking of someone who is dead. It is sad that we search for so long, wishing for them to return, but they never do, they are gone forever.

Full Ratings, my friend. Excellent work.

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you. You are somewhat right. It is not only about people who have passed away but also about those are no longer a part of our lives.

[Obscured by the Shadows]

Ah, also very relevant. Nicely done.

[Rafy T.Nym]

This might be a short poetry, but the deep meaning is mind-catching. Loneliness is an important issue, no doubt.Well done!

[ExquisiteEyes]

Thank you :)