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Lonely, Lonely.

Posted by Bradene on October 2, 2008 - 08:48
from the ABC set Life's Ups And Downs

Lonely,
lonely.
Even the sound
of the word
is bleak

and only the ticking of the
Grandfather clock in the hall
reminds me that life goes on.

I open the window
to let in the night,
the screech of an owl
the high pitch bark of a vixen
searching for food,
the squeal of an unfortunate rabbit
caught fast in a trap.

The noise of life and death.

Yet my starved ears are hungry
and strain to devour the timbre of your voice,
the sound of your movements.

All in vain,
They will remain un-nourished.
Only inside my head
will you whisper your words of love.

Just my soft replies
and un-sated sighs
echo through
the empty rooms.

©
Copyright
VMM
2008

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Comments

tamara (not verified) | October 3, 2008 - 19:28

I love the way you write.
"yet my starved ears are hungry
and strained to devour the timbre of your voice,"
Spectacular is this,lovely piece of work.

Bradene | October 4, 2008 - 11:30

Thank you Tamara. I'm extremely touched, and happy that you liked my poem. Val

DavidK | October 5, 2008 - 17:02

i liked this a lot. Very powerful. Neat and precise use of words.

tamara (not verified) | October 5, 2008 - 17:09

Tamara

tamara (not verified) | October 5, 2008 - 17:10

Me again!I knew it was excellent,well done on the cherry pick,you really deserved them,fabulous.Lynne.x

luigi_pagano | October 5, 2008 - 17:11

Congrats on your first cherry, Val.
Your literary skill was bound to be recognised.
A stylish poem written with your usual verve.

Luigi x

Bradene | October 5, 2008 - 17:22

Thank you David, for your positive feedback. It's so much appreciated. Val

Bradene | October 5, 2008 - 17:24

Thanks Lynne, I was so surprised to get the email and so thrilled too. Like opening a special Christmas present. Val x

Bradene | October 5, 2008 - 17:25

Luigi you are such a gent. Thank you for the compliment. I was delighted to get the cherries. What an honor. Val x