In The Afternoon's Cocoon

Ramblings of a Craving Heart.

The fire in my chest has ceased

to rage and this empty hollowness

that seems to tick and vibrate

within is almost welcoming;

I am ready to nestle myself

in the afternoon's cocoon.

Somewhere in the back of

my mind, I know I am restless

still, as I wait for the clock

to chime yet again;

my hours of need to be

fulfilled come even closer...

the balmy hours are spent

listening to digital recordings

of which I've memorized

every word;

every rise and fall in that voice

soothes my burning soul.

Author's Note

What absence does. ..

Reviews

[LazerRays]

Huh. There's this person I'm totally in love with and what you just wrote here describes exactly how I feel without them. It's like cutting off oxygen! Wow; I do like how this emotion feels so raw and anguished.... With a person like you I bet this person in the poem hates being busy.... ;) nice work yumna :P

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, of course you relate to this poem, Sarah...it does seem unbearable at times. :x Thank you so much for reading and appreciating this one. xx

[LazerRays]

Anyday ;) it was my pleasure to read

[barleygirl]

This is a favorite of mine, that I've read of yours so far (I've barely scratched the surface). Even tho this seems to be written about a day in someone's life, I keep reading it like "afternoon" is me reaching my sixties, like a slice of a life, not a day. So much of this applies to me finally reaching mellowhood! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I like how you took the meaning of this. Always interesting to read your thoughts. Thank you so much for appreciating, BG! :)))

[Lyn Anderson]

Absence can create that crave and heighten the need. Very nicely done. I might suggest vibrate as opposed to vibrates, and need, as opposed to needs.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Again, I agree with your suggestions ;) thank you so much for your keen eye over my pieces, Lyn. Truly appreciated :)

[Neville]

expressed sublimely well.. you are one half of a lucky pair of so and so's.. N;) x

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I do feel that too ;) thank you so much for appreciating, Neville. x

[Neville]

always good to hear good news.... N

[Einstein Noodle]

interesting peek into ones comfort zone.... wonder who the meditative voice is being listened to?! especially like the balmy afternoon cocoon ...very cool! ;) and i like your closing .."soothes my burning soul" ... thank goodness for extinguishers eh!? :)))))))))))
E.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I love your review here, Einstein! I'll admit, I rather like those last lines myself and they were what this poem's really based on ;)
Ah, that voice..actually someone close to my heart :D
Thank you so much for appreciating :))

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[Amada]

Amazing poem ma'am. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for reading :)

[Onlyme]

Wow, this really is beautiful, how we all find solace and peace in feel comfort and warmth in a nice cosy space. And listening to music or a wonderful story or poem read aloud or even meditative music. Reaching into the parts of us that need healing and rejuvenated spiritually and mentally. Great read Dr. Yumnakay. Could really feel the tranquillity and smoothing healing process inside this delightful read.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your words here, Dawn. Glad you like it :)