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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

April 27, 2017 at 4:30 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

April 19, 2017 at 3:47 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

April 19, 2017 at 3:53 PM

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

Joseph May

March 12, 2017 at 8:33 AM

Holding on to memories..Nice haiku ..

John Michaels

March 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Thanks, Joseph. Appreciate the comments.

Skat A

May 21, 2014 at 11:59 PM

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

John Michaels

May 22, 2014 at 5:25 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

May 21, 2014 at 5:08 PM

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

John Michaels

May 22, 2014 at 5:26 AM

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

John Michaels

May 22, 2014 at 5:23 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.