Chris Green Poet Free verse

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 September 18, 2017 at 5:04 PM A frightening thought, "never to be full again". How can one e so emptied?

Joanna Daniel August 26, 2017 at 9:11 AM You must be really sad to write thus, Chris, I pray you'll cheer up soon:) Chris Green August 28, 2017 at 1:09 PM Thank you so very much my friend for always being so kind to me.

Akkina Downing August 24, 2017 at 7:37 PM ... a warm hug is all I can offer you, and you're in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:45 PM Thank you so very much Kina

Darlene De Beaulieu August 24, 2017 at 2:32 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:45 PM Thank you for your kindness Darlene

Darren White August 24, 2017 at 2:02 PM Here are my arms around you for a big hug! (((HUG))) Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:43 PM Thanks so much my friend

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 24, 2017 at 8:06 AM I could feel the weight of these words, draining heart and soul. Hugs dear poet. A couple of tears too. xomo Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much Maureen

Maria Williams August 24, 2017 at 7:40 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:41 PM Thank you so very much Marie

Agnes Krampe August 23, 2017 at 8:18 PM Great description of the feeling, Chris. Your poem really resonates with me tonight. Good to read from you. Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:40 PM Thank you so much Agnes

Nette Onclaud August 23, 2017 at 5:04 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:39 PM Thank you Nette

Tim Smith August 23, 2017 at 2:59 PM Great melancholy feel Chris but I'm sure you'll be full once more Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:38 PM Thanks so much Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2017 at 2:44 PM - An empty and sad feeling, Chris - Best wishes and a big hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:37 PM Thank you so much Anne Lise

Frederic Parker August 23, 2017 at 2:04 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:37 PM Thank you Frederic

Mike Gentile August 23, 2017 at 1:26 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:35 PM Thank you so much Mike

Luis Estable August 23, 2017 at 1:04 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:33 PM Thank you Luis

Charlie Smith August 23, 2017 at 12:56 PM Peace be with you my friend... Chris Green August 24, 2017 at 8:33 PM Thanks Charlie

Lin Lane August 23, 2017 at 12:48 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:14 PM Thanks so very much Lin

John Hamilton August 23, 2017 at 12:41 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 August 24, 2017 at 8:13 PM Thanks so much John