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Empty Trade

Reflecting on life in the darkness of night, eyes drift about inquiring clarity’s insight Darkened corners hold yesterday’s dreams pressed smoothly against tomorrows seams Stifled intake of sobs quickly clinched Smothered pillow holds tears unquenched Morning light through slotted shade Spears empty corners an unwelcomed trade

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/10/2012 3:16:00 PM

A beauty of a write on the tears a soul smothers in the pillow at night. You make me sad for I feel the sobs---softy ole me. love phyl

Robert Johnson

Date: 7/9/2012 2:44:00 PM

I like Toquyen's sentiment. It's nice when we can feel God's presence. It's always there, but we get so lost sometimes before we reach out to him. Great poem though Debra. The poetic angst of someone's soul is what puts the pen to paper. I'm glad you revisited Alone Together. I wrote that with you in mind you know. Remember?

Debra Squyres
Date: 7/11/2012 2:19:00 PM

Yes I do !!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/8/2012 7:19:00 PM

Debra, .I like the way your poem is personalizing and focusing on moments we dare to keep shut in. I think the real empty trade are the reflection of choices we dwell in... this is an awesome marvelous write.. thank you for stopping by my latest poem. It means a lot to me...xox pd

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/8/2012 2:54:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this very poetic rhyme..Sometimes night holds some tormenting memories of the past..Sara

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 7/8/2012 2:51:00 PM

Debra, not empty at all. You will see. God sees all your tears. Good write. Glad you like my poem. Love you, Toquyen