Footsteps

Footsteps in the night as the rain came down
The creek of the open door
Shadows in the night
Stars shining bright
Creeping up the stairs 
The closing of the door

She appeared as the clock struck twelve
The aroma I could smell
Walking upon the stairs
It slowly drifted into the night

The sleepless nights I have
Sitting worrying what would occur
Couldn’t help the pain I felt
Panic and anxious
Not knowing where or who

Why does this happen 
I can’t explain
Selfishness  I don’t know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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January 31, 2016 at 9:05 PM
MICHELLE, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --
Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 6:01 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Michelle. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Miller Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM
ITS SO SIMPLE . yet so agreeable at the same time ... good job .. kudos to u .... love amanda miller
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