Drip

Spilling from the lintel,
a pitcher saves the ice from anonymity.
Rafters creak, the sounds of winter
rattle through the cabin eerily.

Memories are dead and gone.
Whistles of wind, the monotony
whispers and drags through the days
like a chilling lament.
Hours burn slowly,
embers refusing to ebb,
reminiscences stutter and fade, 
he is chilled to the bone.

Evenings and mornings 
now bleed with the same deep regret;
he is losing all feeling,
spending his last days alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
June 18, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Dear Keith, Saving the ice from anonymity, evenings and mornings bleeding with the same regret. My tortured insides are screaming let him go. love, kathy
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June 16, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Keith, very strong and sad deep feelings. to many lonely dripping thoughts... thank you..xox~pd
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June 15, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Let what may come, come! My life is forfeit! Peace be upon you and the world.
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