Holes in My heart

[johnjgeddes]

Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world,
which I find myself constantly walking around
in the daytime, and falling in at night.
I miss you like hell.

― Edna St. Vincent Millay

Glass jars…

People who keep memories
In glass jars
Have to be wary
Of stones.

I write poems.

I wear my heart on my sleeve.

I’m vulnerable
To the smallest stones.

My heart has a lot of holes
Certain people used to fill
But now they’re gone.

The heart aches at night
Long after
I’ve turned out the lights;

And it’s an aching
That can’t be quelled…

An emptiness
That can’t be filled

A disappointment
That can’t be consoled—

Except for a moment
When a small cold paw
Touches my nose

And my Muse Cat
Snuggles for warmth.

© 2018, John J Geddes. All rights reserved

Photo by @countrygirl

Comments

[nancybriti]

Ay, mi buen @johnjgeddes, cuánto pesa la soledad! Aunque la soledad no necesita ausencia física para sentirla, por lo visto el espacio en ti está vacío. Corazón de poeta el tuyo que es más rojo y de cristal. La noche puede ser aliada para el que escribe, pero es la hora en la que el reloj pasa más lento para el que está solo. A veces buscamos ese otro que nos acompañaba y descubrimos que no hay nada. Cae la noche por aquí y no hay gatos! Te abrazo

[johnjgeddes]

Gracias, Nancy. ¿No hay gatos que te hagan amigos y te consuelen? Sin compañeros animales, la vida puede parecer desalmada y fría. Solo los animales permanecen fieles;)

[rachiid]

High sensation you're a great writher

[johnjgeddes]

Thanks

[prydefoltz]

Cats are special beings. This write touched my heart, John:)

[johnjgeddes]

They are - Thanks, Pryde :)

[nohebd]

At least you're not alone, @john. You've got that cute kitty cat. Although there are holes that can't be filled, other people come in and you have to give them a space. Don't close yourself off. Greetings

[johnjgeddes]

Thank you, my friend. Wise advice.

[angelica7]

Buena vibra.Que lindo poema, para inspirarme y escribir siempre me gusta tener a mi lado a mis ddos perras, ellas son las más fieles. Me agradó leerte @johnjgeddes

[johnjgeddes]

Espero que te refieras a tus perros, mi amigo :) Gracias

[juanmiguel]

One word "Amazing"

[johnjgeddes]

thanks :)

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