Chris Green Poet Free verse

It Shall Not Come

It shall not come

Darkness hovers above the glade,
 ripples cease as reflections run for cover
behind hazy marshes, stale and silent
air permeates morning’s fabric

Beams dim, lost luminescence
pains shadows searching for meaning
in a crooked branch, leafless and lifeless,
protruding from bleak crevices separating

Whispers from the opaque world faintly call
in voices of the past, echoing what was lost,
a rhythmic pattern of sorrowed reminders
 endlessly ripping me apart

I fall to my knees, pleading with the sky,
desperate for some light, a mere flicker,
my heart begs the stoic horizon…
knowing it shall not come

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Maria Williams August 22, 2017 at 3:46 AM That gifted pen still works brilliantly Chris, good to see you still posting...Maria Chris Green August 23, 2017 at 1:05 PM Thanks so very much Maria

John Hamilton August 21, 2017 at 8:25 PM Sorry Chris I've been out of touch also, not writing much, I feel your pain, I don't know what it is, but I sense a deep loss, after reading your tribute to your mom I get it now. Hope you heal, there is hope, you only need to mail me i'm here for you, take care! Chris Green August 23, 2017 at 1:03 PM Thanks John

Joanna Daniel August 21, 2017 at 6:33 AM Now, how did I miss this sad beauty, brings tears to my eyes, Chris:) never let go of your hope :) Chris Green August 23, 2017 at 1:03 PM Thank you so very much Jo.

Lenna Walker August 18, 2017 at 2:51 PM So many relatable thoughts in this one Chris, and we plead even while knowing "it shall not come". I truly enjoyed this read. Nice to see you again :) !!! Chris Green August 18, 2017 at 6:35 PM Thanks so much again my friend. You are always so nice to me

Eve Roper August 18, 2017 at 2:40 AM Lovely write, Chris, your pen still melts like butter down the page, ~* Chris Green August 18, 2017 at 6:34 PM Thank you Eve for your always encouraging and kind words. I appreciate you stopping by to read

Sara Ella August 16, 2017 at 9:48 PM Welcome back my friend :) Your poem is so sad but I cannot help but smile to see you here again <3 Chris Green August 18, 2017 at 6:40 PM Thank you Sara. Not really back, just stopped in for a visit. I appreciate your kind words always

Jan Allison August 16, 2017 at 3:49 PM Such melancholy lines Chris I feel such sadness in every line. So good to see you back on soup and THANK YOU for adding to the LLama collaboration, seeing your mail made my day yesterday:-) hugs jan xx Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 4:01 PM Thanks so very much Jan and like I said, I can't pass up a good LLama LLimerick. : )

Tim Smith August 16, 2017 at 12:16 PM Some beautiful poetry Chris... melancholy feel but that's the best kind Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 3:43 PM Thanks so much Tim

Akkina Downing August 16, 2017 at 12:01 PM Welcome back Chris :) although this one is sad and I feel for you, I'm still captivated with your beautiful work. I'm so very happy to see you back my friend... hugs, Kina :) Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 3:43 PM Thank you Kina for always being so kind to me. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such nice words for me to find.

Hannah Borke August 16, 2017 at 8:53 AM Talent in every word, but tell what the problem is, so we can try to offer tips Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thank you Hannah. It's all personal stuff, I will get through it. But thanks for the offer.

Darren White August 16, 2017 at 7:43 AM Hi my friend, I am happy to see your poem, even though it's a sad one. It's so beautifully written! Darren White August 16, 2017 at 12:31 PM Always :) Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thanks so much Darren and thanks for all of the help.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 16, 2017 at 7:42 AM May I offer you a light? You have given me one this morning, as deep and melancholy as this write is, I am happy to see your pen here, as deep and melancholic as I am myself right now, a little joy is sparked. Thank you friend, welcome... Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 11:40 AM Thank you Maureen. I am happy this poem could bring a little happiness to you and a little light and sure I will take that light from you anytime my friend.

Dorian Petersen Potter August 16, 2017 at 7:25 AM Welcome back Chris!:)) Very sad but very beautiful poem! Well written!:)Wishing you a very lovely day!In His light God bless you always!:)) D. Chris Green August 16, 2017 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much. I appreciate your kindness Dorian.