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Empty house each time I walk through the door Empty space where you once lay in our bed Empty nest now the children have gone Empty words from the man I once adored Empty life, empty heart … I’d be better off dead 07-27-17

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Eric Boddie

Date: 7/28/2017 5:50:00 PM

no matter the pain it did cost....my dear friend, realize it was his loss....Blessed will be the hand....who finds such Beauty on the isle of man....because from your heart can only spring joy....at least that is the impression you left on this southern boy....once again you never cease to amaze my dear jan....;)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 6:45:00 PM

Cheers Eric:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/28/2017 12:54:00 PM

Oh, what a sad write. Glad it is fictional for you.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 12:57:00 PM

Yes thankfully its fiction for me and inspired by a sad song on the radio, but sadly there will be people who can relate to it themselves:-( hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/28/2017 7:21:00 AM

A sad write, Jan, well written:)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 7:32:00 AM

Thanks Jo thankfully its a fiction write for me just inspired by the lyrics to a sad song:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/28/2017 3:34:00 AM

That was a hard blow; well-penned; I could just feel it.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 3:43:00 AM

Thanks ML I was listening to a sad song when my hubby was driving us home and wrote this as soon as we got through the door:-) hugs jan xx

Dan Cwiak

Date: 7/27/2017 2:56:00 PM

Jan, as someone who has been there, I'll offer these few words to you..."There is no one or anything under the sun that is worth the contemplation of your last line." You fill a void with your words...so you are not empty or alone with the feelings you have expressed so easily. Please keep allowing us to have you fill our voids. ((Hugs))

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 4:40:00 PM

It's pure fiction for me Dan I was listening to a very sad Diana Ross song and this came to mind. I do know the devastation a broken relationship can have on a person:-( hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/27/2017 2:19:00 PM

From a song to a punch in the gut, oh, fine poetess, careful where you wield that pen! ;) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 4:41:00 PM

I never know where my pen will take me Mo from happy to sad my muse can be very naughty at times:-) hugs jan xx

John Anderson

Date: 7/27/2017 1:57:00 PM

So sad Jan! Time for a refill. I know it is hard. Cheers and Best Wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 4:43:00 PM

thankfully its pure fiction for me John - the only bit I can relate to is my son has flown the nest but he is happy and fulfilled in his life and work in the UK and i hope to see him next month:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/27/2017 1:53:00 PM

Very sad, Jan, I hope never to feel that way again. It hit the mark.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 4:44:00 PM

I'm so sorry it happened to you for real Mike, thankfully for me it is a fiction write i was just listening to a sad song:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 7/27/2017 1:41:00 PM

Emptiness fills the heart with sadness...

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 4:46:00 PM

It sure can do Joseph, but I had a failed relationship and I immersed myself into charity work at a hospital radio station and it is there I met my hubby:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/27/2017 9:31:00 AM

A very effective and emotive write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 10:38:00 AM

The same can be said for your abuse poem Richard i have gone back to read it several times... I read similar stories in magazines and it is absolutely heartbreaking:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/27/2017 9:31:00 AM

A very effective and emotive write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 10:37:00 AM

Thanks Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/27/2017 7:48:00 AM

Wow, such a sad poem Jan but masterfully done! You have brought to me the feelings that come from a break-up and the heartache that follows! What a sincere and wondrous piece my friend! Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 7:51:00 AM

Not my usual style of poetry as I prefer humour Russell but we were in the car and a sad song came on the radio and this was the result:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 7/27/2017 7:44:00 AM

I rather like my half empty house. My cat never curses, and she's always waiting to greet me. That empty life and empty heart feeling really does pass, and when it refills, it's with love for better things. Well done in expressing the feelings of many, Jan.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/27/2017 1:14:00 PM

you have me giggling ;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 7:50:00 AM

You are wise ... stick with the four legged friends Lin, they are generally more loyal, don't lie through their teeth and are genuinely happy when you walk through the door ... and YOU can kick them out when they make a mess lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/27/2017 7:37:00 AM

Jan I have seen this happen like the photo of the saying you put above. True. Your poem has powerful impact to the reader. Well done :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/27/2017 7:39:00 AM

Thank you:-) I was listening to a sad song and this was the result:-( hugs jan