Empty Seat

I now eat alone. You’ve been gone so long, so why is your place still set?

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/27/2017 4:30:00 AM

I'll tell you why. Because the person is still there. Good Morning John. This is beautiful. Even with the brevity you brought the emotive element front and center. Have a wonderful morning. Well done.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/19/2017 3:47:00 PM

Brought a huge lump to my throat... so full of longing. I guess it must be so difficult to let go of the past:-( hugs Jan xx

John Michaels
Date: 4/19/2017 3:53:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words and support as always! Regards, John.

Joseph May

Date: 3/12/2017 8:33:00 AM

Holding on to memories..Nice haiku ..

John Michaels
Date: 3/12/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph. Appreciate the comments.

Skat A

Date: 5/21/2014 11:59:00 PM

good haiku, John. Enjoyed stopping by:) Love ~SKAT~

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2014 5:25:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting once again! Appreciate your feedback!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2014 5:08:00 PM

A sad one, John. It's set out of loneliness.

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2014 5:26:00 AM

Sorry, should be *fact* (not face)...

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2014 5:23:00 AM

That's right... loneliness and habit; once you stop setting that place, that's the moment you're forced to come to terms with the face that they're really gone and are never coming back.

Nathan D.

Date: 5/21/2014 11:53:00 AM

nice haiku

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2014 5:25:00 AM

Thank you...