In Vain

you’re hanging in my head
and I’m wearing you like glasses.
shades of purple make me laugh;
you’re all I see today.
 
I’m listening to your music;
to the voice I’ve never heard.
the world’s voices are distinguished
by your muted singing.
 
the rushing in my chest,
the biting of my lip
dissipates embarrassingly in vain,
when I wonder if you can hear me smiling,
or if you’re smiling loud too.
because you’re  only the
               hope
                                               hanging in my head.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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May 6, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Les Cornelius, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. ~SKAT~
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April 24, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Les, nicely penned. Glad to read your poem today. Luv *LINDA*
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