Michelle Morris Poet Rhyme

Hollow Man

This poem is inspired by the sculpture "Melancholy" (2012) by Albert Gyorgy (Romania). It is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Hollow man
By Michelle Morris
11/07/2020

The hollow man sits 
Bent and alone
On a bench in the park 
Where he has a home. 

No one seems to 
Care anymore - 
When he is seen by passersby 
They don't stare or adore. 

He gave up his feelings 
As he did his life - 
No longer caring 
If he lives or dies.

He lost too much
He lost too well
He has become
Hollow
An empty shell. 

Whether cold or warm
Light or dark 
He still sits there - 
Alone 
He sits in the park. 

© Michelle Morris, 2020

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Silent One July 11, 2020 at 3:34 PM I can see you were inspired... Michelle Morris October 27, 2020 at 12:37 PM Absolutely... I find a lot of inspiration in art and nature. Take care and stay safe.

John Hamilton July 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM Enjoyed this sad offering Michelle, it is well thought out, it's a pity when someone reaches that hollow point in life that they give up. I too wrote a poem of the same name, although the person in my poem lived a debauched and shallow life so when he reached the end there was no one left in his life that cared about him and he dies alone. Michelle Morris October 27, 2020 at 12:39 PM Thanks for your sharing your insight and experience... I generally try to write positive and uplifting poems but am mindful that there are issues that need to be highlighted too...

Rico Leffanta July 11, 2020 at 2:27 PM aka "Zombie". Aloha! Rico Michelle Morris October 27, 2020 at 12:38 PM Aloha. Enjoy your day.