Flipped Hourglass

Emotions vibrate through the heavens 
Crying out desirous of a love 
Beseeching it’s warm embrace 
Yet it goes unfelt, unheard, unanswered
Hope for a pragmatic love just a dream 
Expectations being preconceived 
For the universe could not grasp 
the greatness of her yearning, 
This she had come to grips with 
Because surely none could 
provide fulfillment 
Melancholy settles over her, 
as she carefully wraps her love, 
back up in the ribbons of longing , 
placing it into a box of disappointment 
Sitting upon her bed of sorrow, 
absent of emotions
For tears dried up years ago 
and only out of habit did she release 
its vibration into the heavens 
Like a flipped hourglass time 
seemed never to advance 
For she knew she would remain 
a castaway on this island where 
love seemed not welcomed


2/3/22
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Fleming Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 8:48 AM
I agree with Andrea -- "wow" indeed! Superb piece of Free Verse poetry. I am genuinely impressed with this piece, Brenda...this is really impressive writing. With lots of affection. :) john
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 2:18 PM
Both life and love can bring disappointment, Brenda, but we need to put those behind us and look to the future with renewed commitment. Every castaway has a chance of meeting a "Friday"! ~ Warm regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 6:42 PM
wow, I think this is best one I've viewed on the theme so far. I really love where you took it, Brenda. Wish mine were that great (not posted yet)
Chiri Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 8:39 PM
Andrea yours are slways amazing lol! I need to go read it! But thank you for your kind words!:)
Watt Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Brenda, good to read you again. A very fine melancholy, heart-on-the-sleeve write. Thanks for the visit today, hope all is well in your world.
Chiri Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 8:38 PM
John thank you so much! It feels good to be back again! And of course what kinda person would I be if I didn’t stop to read!;)
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