Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Chair of Memories

I stare at the 
chair of memories
where you once sat 
and lingered.
I see your sweet 
silhouette
as shadows shift 
across the ground.

Merry eyes and 
rippled laughter
barely contain your 
ecstasy.
Joy overflows 
at the occasion
of your living 
close to me.

And yet...

The threads of time 
weave 
their tangled patterns 
relentlessly.
They scatter pieces
that fray
and slowly lose 
their luster.

As the carefree summer 
turns imperceptibly 
into the autumn night,
so I sense a subtle 
change
that I had never 
seen before.

Splintered fragments 
pierce my heart
and bleed cold and 
thick with pain.
The heavy anvil of 
rejection
gashes wounds that 
will remain.

Now you are gone and 
I'm alone
staring once again
at the crumbling 
chair of memories
collapsed and broken
ruined end.




Written on 7/30/2007

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Poet Destroyer A June 30, 2015 at 6:35 PM Laura, Congratulations on your old favorite poem. Always ~LINDA~

Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2015 at 8:59 AM This is one "Rocking" chair! I really enjoyed your winning poem. Laura Leiser June 28, 2015 at 3:28 PM Thank you, Richard. Yes, the inspiration (muse) did hit me one day as I was looking at a chair that a beloved family member sat in often....who did decide to leave the area after less than a year near us...nearly killed me, emotionally :(

John Lawless June 28, 2015 at 6:45 AM Nicely done Laura, the gentle metaphor of a crumbling chair and all the memories fading with its age. Laura Leiser June 28, 2015 at 3:26 PM Thank you, John. Yes, I'm glad that came through in the poem, too. It was a tough time then, and I needed to express it, which is why poetry is so important and therapeutic, too.

Skat A June 28, 2015 at 12:38 AM wonderful win Laura Leiser June 28, 2015 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Skat. I always appreciate you taking the time to read my poems :)

Kim Merryman June 27, 2015 at 7:41 PM Laura, congrats on your 1st place win with this well expressed emotional write! Love, Kim Laura Leiser June 28, 2015 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Kim! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I was feeling a sense of abandonment when I wrote it, so it seems the emotions did come through in the poem during that time.

Shadow Hamilton June 27, 2015 at 3:21 AM gut wrenching poem Laura Congrats on 1st place hugs Laura Leiser June 27, 2015 at 10:54 AM Thank you so much, Shadow! I'm excited that you liked it, too! I really felt rejected during that time, when a beloved family member decided to move away after moving near us for less than a year. I really wanted them to stay. Anyway, THANK YOU :)

Paul Schneiter February 1, 2015 at 10:05 PM Laura, I love this poem not only for its imagery and flow, but also because it is emotionally rich and realistic. It's exceptionally well done. Laura Leiser February 1, 2015 at 10:30 PM Thanks so much, Paul, for your kind and encouraging reply! I was filled with a lot of different emotions when I wrote this, and I'm glad it came through in the poem.

Bill Yates January 30, 2015 at 6:43 PM I do like that free verse, and this no exception. Good work. Laura Leiser January 30, 2015 at 8:01 PM Thanks very much, Bill. I admire your work and appreciate your kind reply!

Poet Destroyer A December 24, 2014 at 7:11 PM Laura,, Stopping by to say Hello, and Wish you a very Merry, Merry Christmas!!! May it bring you joy, happiness and everything else you deserve. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Forever ~LINDA~

Anne-Lise Andresen December 22, 2014 at 4:50 AM - Touching memories - in a very well written poem, Laura - I wish you and your family a beautiful Christmas! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser December 22, 2014 at 11:10 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. Have a Merry Christmas as well! :)