Just About Gone

Sittin' in the shadows, waitin' for the dawn.
Looking for a glimpse of hope to help you carry on.
Unspoken words, unanswered calls.
Empty souls in empty rooms bouncing off the walls.

Winters chill has made you ill, just sittin' there just sittin' still.
Spring fever's the only cure in a drop of rain that falls so pure.
Solemn silence, lonely peace.
The destiny of a sacred heart that don't know how to cease.

The day after tomorrow is calling out your name.
But yesterday just wont let you get back in the game.
The ennui swells in your eye and causes you to yawn.
As the writing on the wall says your just about gone.

Muted sentiment within a hallowed grave.
Never to be heard by those that it could save.
Omni present knowledge that's never to be shared.
Leaves the solemn soul to wonder if anybody cared.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Squyres Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Such sad tones in your write... I do hope this is not your true feelings. Winter Blues have visited here as well and seems to wish to hang around. Love the depth in this poem and sorry I've been away so long... life keeps me busy as well as other endeavors. I've posted a few and hope to get back into the swing of the soup soon... Blessings to you and yours, my friend !!
Dietrich Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 4:13 PM
thanks for reading several of my recent posts, Robert. You are a great friend AND poet. A wise one you are (and sometimes with comments like a wise guy! haha)
Bauer Avatar
December 24, 2013 at 4:47 PM
this is wonderful, robert! i love the rhymes you've chosen here and sentiments you've expressed in this very poignant poem. sad! ~ hope you have a great holiday, though. thanks for all your support over this past year...ilene
Andresen Avatar
December 24, 2013 at 3:05 AM
- Happy Christmas, Robert. - Have a great time with family and good friends! - Santa Claus huggs from // Anne-Lise :)
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December 24, 2013 at 12:58 AM
hello Robert, Guess what? , The end of the year is approaching :) and there's no way I'm letting this year end, without dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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December 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM
thanks for the two comments today, and hoping you have a merry Christmas with lots of family to see!
Dietrich Avatar
December 23, 2013 at 10:11 PM
oh my it's so sad but so eloquent, my dear friend. I agree with F.J. Lovely in its sadness.
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