Drained

Drained, unoccupied thoughts form empty sadness Drained of those moments now never again Drained, what little is left will soon evaporate Drained, smiles are forgotten frowns become the norm Drained of that voice sung in times of need Drained, drab wilted flowers where pinks and yellows once bloomed Drained, sunny days now darken neath clouded dreams Drained, never to be full ... again

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Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/18/2017 5:04:00 PM

A frightening thought, "never to be full again". How can one e so emptied?

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/26/2017 9:11:00 AM

You must be really sad to write thus, Chris, I pray you'll cheer up soon:)

Chris Green
Date: 8/28/2017 1:09:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend for always being so kind to me.

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/24/2017 7:37:00 PM

... a warm hug is all I can offer you, and you're in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:45:00 PM

Thank you so very much Kina

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/24/2017 2:32:00 PM

Just by reading your poem , i can tell that you need a hug. So here is my Hug for you. So you know my dreams are clouded to. have a nice day friend.

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:45:00 PM

Thank you for your kindness Darlene

Darren White

Date: 8/24/2017 2:02:00 PM

Here are my arms around you for a big hug! (((HUG)))

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:43:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/24/2017 8:06:00 AM

I could feel the weight of these words, draining heart and soul. Hugs dear poet. A couple of tears too. xomo

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen

Maria Williams

Date: 8/24/2017 7:40:00 AM

Chris I am sure this is the feeling you are experiencing because of your loving Mother's passing? I did feel drained too, how can one not when such a loving and strong bond is broken? Take heart, you are not alone my friend. You described your feelings so well..Maria

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:41:00 PM

Thank you so very much Marie

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/23/2017 8:18:00 PM

Great description of the feeling, Chris. Your poem really resonates with me tonight. Good to read from you.

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Agnes

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/23/2017 5:04:00 PM

chris, consider this junction as a pause, a wonderful lesson learned...i feel that the sun will shine on you real soon... life is beautiful like this deep poem!... huggs

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:39:00 PM

Thank you Nette

Tim Smith

Date: 8/23/2017 2:59:00 PM

Great melancholy feel Chris but I'm sure you'll be full once more

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:38:00 PM

Thanks so much Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/23/2017 2:44:00 PM

- An empty and sad feeling, Chris - Best wishes and a big hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:37:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne Lise

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/23/2017 2:04:00 PM

a state of mind we have all been through, well maybe just those of us that are sane and really care...that alone care wear you down

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:37:00 PM

Thank you Frederic

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/23/2017 1:26:00 PM

For me, the lines, smiles are forgotten, frowns become the norm, sum it up. The message is clear, hoping it will turn around.

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Mike

Luis Estable

Date: 8/23/2017 1:04:00 PM

This plays between good moments and bad ones which makes me think which one is the poem about. Yes, drained. But so for bad moments that will not come back again, or good ones past and gone and not to return? Tanks and take care. Luis Estable

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:33:00 PM

Thank you Luis

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/23/2017 12:56:00 PM

Peace be with you my friend...

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:33:00 PM

Thanks Charlie

Lin Lane

Date: 8/23/2017 12:48:00 PM

A heavy toll has been taken, Chris. The emptiness you feel is perfectly normal, but you're not broken and not really empty. I'm in agreement with John. Keep writing your thoughts. It's a healing process; a slow one, but it does help.

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:14:00 PM

Thanks so very much Lin

John Hamilton

Date: 8/23/2017 12:41:00 PM

It takes time to feel better, I do understand how you feel, keep writing no matter what and keep sharing, at some point your purpose will be clear again, and happy memories will begin to dominate your thoughts, nice to see you posting Chris, take care!

Chris Green
Date: 8/24/2017 8:13:00 PM

Thanks so much John