Poem 88 – One Lonely Afternoon.

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I tried to connect the parts

The words were fractured

In splinters at my feet

I stooped to see what?

Could I be salvaged?

No.

Lost.

Gone.

Miss you.

A day off

The words being fractured

An argument

Friends fed up

Constant whinging

Should know better

Retreat

Hide

Sleep.

Standing on the precipice

The words are fractured

Little cohesion

Thoughts are random

Incoherent drivel

Quit

You’re ahead

Hibernate

It’s folly.

Fronting my reality

The word is fractured

Sorry is worthless

I want to reach out?

Will you answer?

I wonder

Too late?

Please?

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26 Responses to Poem 88 – One Lonely Afternoon.

  1. Lyn's avatar Lyn says:

    The words go very well with the picture at the start. I can feel the wind blowing – a lazy wind that goes through you rather than around you.

  2. Powerful Michael you can really feel the internal struggle in this poem

  3. the first 3 lines – Michael – I adore..especially ‘in splinters around my feet’… oh my friend you are proving yourself as a writer more each day – be proud, stand tall, I so loved this. 🙂

  4. Okay, last post then I’ll snooze…love this…I can feel the struggle and love so many words you chose…I can picture the turmoil…hear the internal voice in fractured words…great, Michael!

  5. Anja's avatar Anja says:

    A sad tale today

  6. gimpet's avatar gimpet says:

    We have all been here and the estrangement of a true friend is a terrible loss. While I hope this is not a current reality for you, you remind us in the end that there is hope and “please” is a powerful word indeed, a reminder of all that has been shared in the relationship.

  7. I feel the loneliness in this poem. Very well done.

  8. RoSy's avatar RoSy says:

    I like how you structured the poem. It shows the feel of the flow in the words.

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