Drifting
a haze on a cold wet day
Touching
nothing of importance
Except
come what may
Absent
of mind
Insignificant
to time
Falling
between the cracks
of here...
and there...
Indefinite
of a starting place
Common
to an ambled pace
Whispering
thoughts of loss
Forgotten
in the never mind
Loaded
with rain
Dissolving
in pain
Giving
nothing whatsoever
Shattered
by work undone
Moving
without shadow
Seeping
through nets
Weeping
over sure bets
Haunted
by ifs...
and buts...
Smothering
the breeze
Spoiling
hanging fruits
Rotting
In my roots
Drunk
on memory
Stealing
the light of day
***
Author's notes:
This poem is the third in a series of poems exploring the afterlife of a career.
Poems 1 and 2 are below.
About the Creator
Caroline Jane
CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.
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Comments (8)
Heartfelt! Re-read. Previously ๐
This is a very emotionally powerful poem!
Unique approach and format. Minimalist PUNCH! This is really good!
Wonderful poem, loved this!
This is great. I can feel the emotion change from the first to the last. Well done.
Just seen this Caroline and was gonna say what Les has already said great writing, the whole thing is like a literary dagger to get your point made (that is meant as a compliment on the visual presentation).
I like the formatting with the bold and the punctuating rhythm with the single words. Great job <3
My favorite is "Touching: nothing of importance". You were getting there with very powerful imagery. Dont be afraid to write more lines in one poem (or subpoem). Overall an interesting variety and combination here!