Tim Smith Poet Free verse

Aimless Footfalls Wander

Clouds swirl about and
darkness descends
lying her head
amongst the lonely

Beats of the heart fade
and thoughts give way
to a pain stained night

Aimless footfalls wander
hollow halls and angry
floor boards squeak
in tongues of failures
never understood

Cold water splashes
ease the burden
temporarily   but an
open window haunts

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Anne-Lise Andresen June 16, 2017 at 1:41 PM - A wonderful poem, Tim - Great described - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner June 15, 2017 at 6:25 PM I like them all! Old memories can be very depressing. It can be hard to keep things in perspective if you get in to deep.

Dean Wood June 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM Darren likes the 3rd stanza. For me it was the 1st. ". . . lying her head amongst the lonely". That is masterful! This whole poem is powerful. Enjoyed it Tim!

Dale Gregory Cozart June 15, 2017 at 8:44 AM This is haunting and beautiful.

Heidi Sands June 15, 2017 at 8:37 AM Sad and well expressed, then leaving a powerful haunting at the end , Tim.

Darren White June 15, 2017 at 7:17 AM I love that third stanza very much Tim, it's incredibly powerful. Great write.

Chris Green June 15, 2017 at 6:49 AM A lonely and aching piece that calls out from the page hoping for someone to hear. Nicely done.

Sara Ella June 15, 2017 at 1:26 AM I feel the emptiness here Tim and it is sad but well written. <3

John Lawless June 14, 2017 at 9:53 PM ...so many "rabbit holes" of metaphor here.....great job Tim....