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Kensington

Years of silence I can't recall Tears I pant on the scrawled wall Clothes worn in an open cell Souls torn, drowning in smitten well Costumes worn by zombies Moving as mannequins, not gnomes Legumes not grown as beans or chickpeas Roving pass skull watchers of spumes My heart beating slow, recurring My voice bleating low, murmuring... Your soothing eyes I can't forget Looking into my eyes of regret Your hands you stretch I can't reach To cleanse my body and bleach Creeds of lore I can comprehend, not detest Breeds and condescend at my weakest Your soft hair I wanted to smell and comb Your touch I can sense, I goad that aplomb I will always remember you as always On this avenue you watch over me sideways Each day I walk barefooted without wellington Your footprints you leave on Kensington...

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Silent One

Date: 11/27/2023 1:27:00 AM

A deeply emotive poem Clifford... I can sense the pain of absence and loss... we always miss those who were dearest to us.. You express it in great depth and I hope you are ok.

Clifford Villalon
Date: 11/27/2023 5:04:00 AM

In our hearts and minds we show that we are strong. And strength can be seen and felt anywhere or from anyone. This is what writing is all about. Our expressions come out in different forms. I am but human with a mortal body and I can feel pain too... Thank you for dropping by Silent One. Your silence can also mean a lot more. :) You take care too! :) Cliff

Deb M

Date: 8/30/2023 2:04:00 AM

Clifford….l have watched a lot about Kensington and the drug dilemma there….it is heartbreaking and the saddest of sad….lost souls and someones loved one! Your poem is brilliant…..Debx

Clifford Villalon
Date: 8/30/2023 6:11:00 AM

It is one spot of the many places in the world where the sun, moon and stars don't shine all the time.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/29/2023 9:58:00 PM

great poem with such much depth

Clifford Villalon
Date: 8/29/2023 10:15:00 PM

It's been a while... Thanks for the warm visit. Strength to you! :)