Irresolution

He hurries home late from the office
and hesitates out on the lawn,
the mists are swirling like her dress,
the moon is frowning down.

The music in her soft blue eyes,
that hungry look upon her face
makes him tremble like a teenager
fumbling his first date.

Hoping she's gotten home safely,
beguiled by her lingering perfume,
his wife and kids are sound asleep,
he tiptoes through the family room.

Bedeviled by such fervent yearnings
full-compounded day to day,
a strangled heart, a tortured soul,
old love, new love - there is no easy way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lander Avatar
June 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
nice share
Agustin Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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.
Mac Donald Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Sad news knowing that he has passed on. Truly one of the Greats! Melancholy moments.
La France Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Keith, you were a true poet, gone but never forgotten, rest in peace !
Whatley Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 4:12 AM
Remarkable style Keith, especially in that last stanza. So sad to hear that this is your last piece. You always encouraged me; I never forgot you. You are immortal, as you are missed. Your written wonders live on.
Thajudeen Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 6:21 AM
Nice!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 2:38 PM
I am so sad to visit and find you have departed for heaven. You once commented that I was a 'true' poet, which coming from you was such an honor. I always felt exactly the same about you. I will miss you very much my dear friend. Blessings to your family for their great loss. xxoo
Thomas Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 12:52 PM
An old friend passing through. I've been gone but comments below lead me to believe you have left more than just the site. ...I hope I'm misinterpreting.
Johnson Avatar
January 28, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Well I am sad. It seems a bit ironic that I would come to appreciate your gifts of sensibility only after you're gone. I hope someone is reading these. And know what we at soup here have come to know and love. Rest In Peace Keith.
Barden Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Just being introduced to your work, Keith, and I wish I'd known you, as we see many things the same way. Very nice work, but I know the work you're doing now will be of a heavenly standard unrivaled. Thank you for leaving these wonderful bits of your soul behind, for folks like me, (and many more in years to come), to savor and enjoy. Blessings and peace to your soul, and comfort to all who loved you. - Gregory R Barden
Andresen Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 2:50 PM
- I read your last poem, with sad eyes - Goodbye Keith - May your soul rest in peace - Blessing to your family - Greetings and love from Norway - Anne-Lise
Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 12:50 AM
Reading your last post here, Keith, just learning that you have passed away. I hope your family is seeing the poetry you wrote here and the comments you received on your writing. God bless your family and thanks for the poetry you gifted us with, ones like this which are glimpses into human emotions that sometimes get complicated. In case you can look down and see this, thanks for the pleasure of your poetry Keith.
Arts Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 7:05 PM
The complications of youth, if only they were still problems and not memories of the past grown stronger with age. :) Still I wonder not having seen more works from you for quite some time if some small truths might be within these words and you've fallen victim to new found youth and a #7 cast iron skillet belonging to your betrothed.
Carmack Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 2:36 AM
I don't know if you have ever lived thru one of these times, but you sure write like you have. True - for it stalks every man and if you engage, then 'full-compounded day to day'. Excellent poem.
Mac Donald Avatar
November 23, 2016 at 2:03 PM
Oh well, I just caught a glimpse of the pickled egg face. Not all days are meant to be thoroughly enjoyed, I suppose. Superb write, Keith! Love the resonance and imagery...you truly are a master of poetical sensations. Best wishes... Mikki :)
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 4:33 AM
Such a tangle of emotion, illusion and allusion you present me with Keith, hope all's well with you there.'
Wigley Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 12:09 AM
Superb write, Keith- furtive, guilty, and a kicker of a last line. Love it. regards, Viv
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