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She was back into my life after a long sejours how could I not welcome her at the table after so many suns and moons Having crossed the oceans of reality, my dream was a surreal bizarre reel, featuring my sister sitting at a table ogling whimsical canopies. She says "I'm hungry," but when it comes time to eat, she can't , Large strips of duck tape pasted on both mouth and nose. "so I could breathe better" was all she says; I remember a much younger Lupita, telling me she dreamt of midnight chocolates wrapped in silver paper with blue stars on them. It's been six long years since I last saw her the silence between us has epoxied turning into a gluey exhibit; Probably both of us are starving for mother's homemade milk soup, Though mom has been dead for eons, like the Divco truck that rattled our glass bottles like the memory of father on the balcony holding a paintbrush, smelling of tobacco and paint, This fantasmal dream of mine has no beginning, and certainly no end.

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Date: 4/28/2024 4:25:00 PM
This has an eerie feel to it. I suspect there's more to be discovered under the hood. Awesome tale and thx for supporting
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Date: 4/27/2024 2:24:00 PM
this is a brilliantly created poem, dear Rose....it's intense and deep and connected to both my heart and soul. I loved 'the silence between us has epoxied' Such a poignant image. I felt myself drawn to your dream of your sister...truly a captivating read and a definite contest contender! I appreciate your imagination and creativity. Have a great weekend, hugs, Sara
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Date: 4/27/2024 7:23:00 PM
Thank you for reading Sara, have a good night, may the Angels guide and guard you always.
Date: 4/27/2024 5:12:00 AM
Rose, this is a fave for me! I love Lupita and her midnight chocolates. All your imagery is terrific. My mom died 3 years ago. My cousin posted a poem about every time you remember, you lose them all over again. Truth to this. Love also mother’s “homemade milk soup,” which seems to allude to childhood. Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 4/27/2024 10:08:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, the part of the duct tape is real, lol, I just dreamt it yesterday night. I hope its quirky enough for the contest Kim, thanks for reading, xo

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