Quiet Conversations
The silence grew
between us…
heads bowed in screens
and hybrid magazines.
Conversations
on the edge of things
“coffee?”…
our kindred music wavering.
The sink is full of empty
dishes…
and I miss your hands
about my waist…
I miss your gaze
that made me feel…
beautiful
even in my darkest days.
I miss your stories
that hummed…
to the strum of your guitar-
now silent in the corner…
I pour quietly over
these passing thoughts…
rinsing away
the crumbs of our yesterday…
I want to say…”I miss your way”
But I turn off the light…
to see your eyes
rise from the inauthentic glow
of your cell phone…
I want to say…”I feel alone”
But I stay quiet
with my conversation…
“I Love you…goodnight”
“Goodnight”.
I have always enjoyed writing as a creative and healing outlet. Although I am not a formally trained poet, I have found a natural inclination to explore its remarkable power and beauty.
I gravitate towards rhyming verse, free of any constraints, and strive to create an experience through sound, flow, and imagery. I am a writer at Allpoetry.com. and a proud Mother of two beautiful boys.
Thank you for visiting.
I gravitate towards rhyming verse, free of any constraints, and strive to create an experience through sound, flow, and imagery. I am a writer at Allpoetry.com. and a proud Mother of two beautiful boys.
Thank you for visiting.
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Oh! Too often happens that conversations fade away. Great poem, Melissa – well written.
Thank you Phyllis, I appreciate your stopping in. đ
Best,
Mel
This is powerfully written and much food for thought in relation to what many relationships have become. I love the way you write, Melissa.
Thank you John, I’m pleased that it resonated, the way that I had intended. Ever grateful for such a kind comment. đ
Best,
Mel
I just love the message in this writing , incredible and incredibly real ! Awesome writing !
Thank you so much Ed, I’m so happy that you appreciated it, and could feel the message. đ
Best,
Mel
Some beautiful phrasing here Mel, you come up with such effective wordplay, so artfully strewn within your thoughts. Always loved your style; really enjoyed this one. Tale care.
Thanks again Tony, glad that you enjoyed this one! đ
Best,
Mel
Hi Mel,
This is extraordinaire’. So much in sync with our times. A message put across very eloquently. Well done !
I love the last para
I want to sayâŚâI feel aloneâ
But I stay quiet
with my conversationâŚ
âI Love youâŚgoodnightâ
âGoodnightâ.
So much of considerate thought went into that.
Thank you Tarun, glad that you appreciated my intent. Yes, I wonder how much people think about how technology in all of its splendor, has and is changing our relationships every day. I think its a topic worth opening up some more. I appreciate your comment.
Best,
Mel
From the heart, as it should be.
Thank you Kurt, and a warm welcome to you.
Very emotional poetry. This poem is very close to a place I have seen a few steps behind here. I think I needed this read. Jamie
Well than I am glad that you stopped by, so much appreciated.
Best,
Mel