Green Fingers

Green fingers

Morning light crept it's long laughing fingers
Around the edge of heavy dark curtains,
And cocooned, my chakra of pain lingers,
Not willing to welcome more of her sermons.

Pain, violently sweeps my darkened room,
Fingers scratching shards of glass, laughing,
And cocooned, my eyes tightly shut, I moan.
In this crowd of sorrows, I hear only her nagging.

Fingers, tear my hair, combed with heartless banter,
Her laughing words remain starkly imprinted,
And cocooned, tears flowing in vain, faster
Through sunken tired eyes, spiraling downward.

Withdrawn, into my inner self, seeking
Peace from those laughing fingers, weeping.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:17 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.
A  Avatar
January 22, 2016 at 8:36 PM
SUE LE, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Always with LUV **SKAT**
A   Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Sue, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Have yourself a Happy Easter Love LINDA
Mehta Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 8:42 AM
Interesting and fantastic write on the theme of jealousy, congrats on the win, Sue
Kayode Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 1:56 AM
Congrats on your fine win Sue.. huggs
A   Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:28 PM
SUE, Congratulations on your win. Awesome "Green-Eyed Monster, poem." Love LINDA
Allison Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 2:48 PM
such incredible deep imagery many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan
Le Mesurier Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 9:30 PM
Thanks very much Jan
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January 2, 2015 at 2:42 PM
As a winner of my contest, I congratulate you! Verlena
Le Mesurier Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 9:30 PM
Thanks very much Verlena..... this is very encouraging and much appreciated
Callus Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 6:22 AM
What a strong and expressive write, Sue! A most fitting introductory poem to Soup. Hope to be reading more poems of yours soon. Have a nice day. // paul
Le Mesurier Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 1:52 PM
Thanks very much Paul for this warm email of encouragement. I will write more over the Xmas break and see what I come up with. Warm wishes Sue
A   Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 9:54 AM
Sue, , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, "WINTER POEMS" in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I look forward to following you and your poetry:) Enjoy the Christmas Holidays! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Le Mesurier Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 3:46 AM
Thanks Linda for the welcome and encouragement. Bonne fete Sue
Andresen Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 8:06 AM
- Welcome to P - Soup !!!! .... A Christmas smile two you :) - I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Le Mesurier Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 3:48 AM
Many thanks Anne-Lise for your warm welcome and wishing a bonne fete to you and your family Sue
Nance Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM
Wow, this was intense, I loved the imagery, the picture you have painted. Well done!
Le Mesurier Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 3:48 AM
Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem..... Bonne fete Sue
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